General Manager Engineering

Executive Leadership

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the COO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Develop and execute a long-term engineering vision aligned with the organization's growth strategy.
• Influence executive decision-making through data-driven recommendations and innovative thinking.
• Help shape the future direction of the company as it expands its automation capabilities and market presence.

Organizational Transformation

• Lead enterprise-wide change initiatives that modernize engineering processes, organizational structure and culture.
• Challenge traditional methods while introducing best practices from world-class automation organizations.
• Foster an environment of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational agility capable of supporting rapid business growth and diversification.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization consisting of Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Design Engineering, Robotics, Simulation and Project Engineering.
• Develop leadership capability across approximately 10-15 engineering managers.
• Create clear accountability, measurable performance expectations and succession planning throughout the organization.
• Ensure engineering resources are effectively aligned with business priorities and customer commitments.

Innovation & Technology

• Champion advanced automation technologies including robotics, vision systems, AI-enabled manufacturing solutions, digital engineering and emerging automation platforms.
• Drive product innovation and engineering standardization.
• Evaluate new technologies and engineering methodologies that create competitive advantage.
• Encourage creative problem-solving and technical excellence throughout the organization.

Operational Excellence

• Improve engineering execution through standardized processes, KPI development and performance management.
• Optimize engineering efficiency, quality, scheduling and project delivery.
• Strengthen collaboration between Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Sales and Program Management.
• Develop scalable engineering systems capable of supporting continued business expansion.

Talent Leadership

• Recruit, mentor and develop the next generation of engineering leaders.
• Build a culture centered around accountability, ownership, collaboration and professional development.
• Inspire teams through visible leadership and clear communication.
• Create an environment where innovation and continuous improvement become organizational expectations.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to balance executive leadership with deep technical expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience within industrial automation, automation systems, robotics, capital equipment or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple engineering managers and large technical teams.
• Strong executive presence with experience partnering directly with C-level leadership.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and cultural transformation.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience leading engineering organizations involved with:

• Automated Assembly Systems
• Robotic Welding Systems
• Industrial Automation
• Manufacturing Automation
• Material Handling Automation
• Vision Systems
• Flexible Manufacturing Systems
• System Integration
• Advanced Manufacturing Technologies
• Digital Manufacturing
• Industry 4.0 initiatives

Leadership Competencies

The successful executive will demonstrate:

• Visionary Leadership
• Change Management
• Executive Presence
• Strategic Thinking
• Innovation Mindset
• Business Transformation
• Organizational Development
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Talent Development
• Customer-Centric Decision Making
• Operational Excellence
• Results Orientation
• Collaborative Leadership
• Continuous Improvement