Program Manager Conveyor Automation

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

The Conveyance Systems Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of conveyance system projects within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role leads system design, vendor coordination, installation support, and performance optimization to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet operational goals.

• Lead end-to-end conveyance systems projects, including but not limited to:
  • Layout development
  • Component and system design, including structural steel, chain pull, carrier clearance, ventilation, and fire protection
  • Identification and selection of optimal conveyance systems such as:
    • Skillet conveyors
    • Power & Free (P&F) and Inverted P&F
    • Friction Drive Systems
    • AGVs
    • Electro Monorail Systems (EMS)
    • Pedestal conveyors
    • Spirals, Vertical Delivery Lines (VDL), and Continuous Vertical Conveyors
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines
• Coordinate installation activities with internal teams and external vendors
• Perform system simulations and analyze bottlenecks to improve throughput
• Track, analyze, and report launch metrics including:
  • Cycle time adherence
  • First-time quality
  • Downtime
  • Throughput performance
• Support pilot builds, equipment tryouts, and process validation during pre-production phases

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience in logistics or manufacturing engineering
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in automotive manufacturing
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with conveyance system installation
• Strong knowledge of conveyance systems, automation technologies, and structural analysis
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel for layout development
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.