Manager, Automation Engineering

Position Summary

The Automation Engineering Manager will lead the end-to-end integration and launch of the automation system in Porterville, CA
, driving execution from design alignment through installation, testing, and final acceptance. The manager translates design intent into fully operational systems by coordinating equipment implementation, validating end‑to‑end performance, and ensuring readiness for operations handoff. The role partners closely with design, construction, and product teams to influence design enhancements, support change requests, and optimize system performance at site level—focusing on throughput, reliability, and scalability during commissioning and ramp.

The manager owns key elements of project execution, including schedule alignment, budget tracking, and cost management of materials, scope changes, and site‑specific risks to ensure successful delivery of large‑scale automation deployments. Leveraging data and testing results, the manager drives continuous improvement across sites, including system tuning, defect management, and performance optimization during ramp and post‑go‑live. Coordination across stakeholders—vendor, construction, operations, maintenance, and supply chain leadership—maintains alignment on priorities, milestones, and issue resolution.

Porterville, CA

• Lead the integration and implementation of automation systems to improve distribution center performance.
• Analyze complex operational and system data to inform decision‑making and drive performance improvements.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and resources to ensure successful delivery of automation initiatives.
• Partner with engineering, construction, operations, and vendor teams to resolve technical challenges and drive execution.
• Identify and implement process improvements using Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Build business cases and cost analyses to support automation investments and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee system testing, validation, and documentation to ensure solutions meet quality and performance standards.

• Experience in automation engineering and system integration within supply chain or industrial environments.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated project management experience delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Business acumen, including experience with cost analysis, investment justification, and vendor management.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and align cross‑functional teams.
• Knowledge of operational excellence, engineering economics, and continuous improvement principles.

• Option 1:
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and 2 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.
• Option 2: 4 years’ experience in engineering, supply chain, or related area.

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering.