Manufacturing Engineering Automation Leader

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Full Time Management Jacksonville, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Manufacturing Engineering Automation Leader

Reports to:

Manufacturing Engineering Director

Supervisory Responsibility:
Manufacturing Engineers, Automation Engineers, Technicians

Location:

Jacksonville, FL (Manufacturing Facility)

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world’s leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations. Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

The Manufacturing Engineering Automation Leader is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and deploying next‑generation technologies that improve safety, quality, cost, and productivity across the manufacturing network. This role focuses on automation, robotics, digital manufacturing tools, and emerging technologies to enable long‑term competitive advantage and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Develop and lead an enterprise‑aligned manufacturing technology roadmap.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies including automation, robotics, and AI.
• Conduct benchmarking and build partnerships with suppliers and innovation ecosystems.
• Pilot and validate advanced manufacturing processes prior to deployment.
• Lead strategy and execution of capital equipment investments.
• Oversee equipment design, specification, selection, and commissioning.
• Drive standardization of advanced manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure safe and seamless integration of new technologies into operations.
• Identify and deploy digital manufacturing and AI‑driven solutions.
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver automation and equipment projects.
• Establish advanced work methods and manufacturing standards.
• Support manufacturability and scalability for new product introductions.
• Develop long‑term factory‑of‑the‑future strategies.
• Build and mentor high‑performing engineering and automation teams.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and technical capability development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Qualifications

• Strategic and innovative mindset
• Strong technical expertise in automation and manufacturing systems
• Ability to translate emerging technology into scalable manufacturing solutions
• Strong cross‑functional leadership and collaboration
• Change management and continuous improvement focus
• Strong communication and executive influencing skills
• Strong strategic thinking and technical curiosity
• Ability to simplify complex technologies into actionable plans
• Collaborative leader with strong change‑management skills
• Passion for improving safety, quality, productivity, and workforce experience

Supervisory Responsibility This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location This position will work out of our Main Office in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Work Environment Most work is performed in an office environment. Regular trips to SEA Fabrication Shop for observation and research are required.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms;…