Sr. Manager GCE – Manufacturing Controls Engineering

Sr. Manager – GCE Manufacturing Controls Engineering - Onsite Valley City, OH, United States Make A Difference For Those Who Make The World It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you?

Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, BLACK+DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB CADET, and HUSTLER.

What You’ll Do:

As a GCE Sr. Manager – Manufacturing Controls Engineering, you’ll be part of our GCE (Global Capital Engineering) team . You’ll get to:

Manage, Develop and Grow a team consisting of controls and robotics engineers to maximize productivity.

Support Strategy/Footprint team when required for any product equipment transfers.

Implement and oversee the execution of productivity projects within the region, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.

Monitor and report on the progress of productivity projects, identifying any issues or delays and developing solutions to address them.

Develop and execute training programs to upskill plant engineering staff, ensuring they are equipped with the latest manufacturing engineering techniques and practices.

Collaborate with the manufacturing team to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings across regional manufacturing operations.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging and supporting GCE teams in their development and the optimization of manufacturing processes.

Build and maintain close relationships with Mfg. sites, critical business support functions in region and critical strategic external automation partners/suppliers.

Initial line of support for production down/emergency Mfg. equipment and/or process down undefined

Provide technical leadership for robotics, industrial automation, and control systems across Global manufacturing sites.

Support troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement of robotic cells, PLC-controlled equipment, HMI systems, sensors, drives, and integrated automation systems.

Partner with plant teams and suppliers to implement and standardize robotics and controls solutions that improve safety, uptime, and productivity.

Who You Are :

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering engineering projects, preferably with experience in Protrak project management.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex engineering processes and identify areas for improvement.

Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and develop engineering teams.

Proficient in project management tools and software, with strong organizational and time management skills.

Microsoft Office, Power BIStrong understanding of general LEAN principals, manufacturing principles, DFM, and DFAStrong expertise in robotics, industrial automation, and manufacturing control systems.

Experience with PLC programming/troubleshooting, HMI interfaces, sensors, servo drives, and robotic manufacturing applications.

Demonstrated ability to lead technical…