Automation Manager

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com. 

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for someone to provide leadership and strong technical advisement for automation projects across Dover that will enable revenue growth, optimize factory costs, and improve quality and safety. This position will be responsible for initiating, coordinating, and supporting advanced technology and robotic automation projects through the project life cycle, including ideation, concept development and implementation within our Dover factories.

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Develop automation strategies, roadmaps and initiatives to enable revenue growth and enable cost savings
• Socialize and communicate automation technologies across the corporation
• Develop industry network and technical supplier partnerships
• Implement an automation excellence playbook to ensure Dover sites are using state of the art automation process and technology.
• Collaborate with factories to perform automation assessments and create a project pipeline and forecast cost savings
• Participate in NPI projects and drive successful introduction of new products, automated production and test projects from design phase to volume production.
• Manage automation projects from conception through completion:
• Understand and recommend equipment capabilities and specifications.
• Define equipment required to achieve optimal production.
• Prepare detailed project scopes of work
• Technical assessment of project quotes and conceptual floor layouts
• Prepare and manage schedules.
• Manage installation and modifications.
• Coordinate project Start-up and training.
• Technical projects to include robots, cobots, vision and other automation technologies
• Provide project governance for strategic CAPEX initiatives, including sponsorship through the business case approval process, including creation of ROI calculations.
• Manage corporate wide project reporting process with KPI tracking, such as CAPEX spend and cost savings
• Coordinate automation/controls programming and engineering functions in accordance with accepted practices and company standards.
• Investigate automation system performance and identify any problems for corrective actions and solutions.
• Independently evaluate existing equipment, methods, processes, and procedures.
• Apply Project Management skills and tools to lead and support capital equipment and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with project teams to create Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, Machinability Studies, and robotic system safety assessments
• Ensure best practices are followed, such as Risk Analysis (PFMEA and Fishbone Diagrams) and Engineering Change Orders.
• Responsible for review and approve PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAPs, and Standard Operating Procedures SOP and ensure that manufacturing and operations comply with.
• Provide strategic direction for IOT, OT, SCADA, Data Collection and PLC interactions
  

What are the basic qualifications?

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial technology, or equivalent mix or education and experience
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in manufacturing or automation field
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience with robotics, vision technology and automation machines
• Ability to travel up to 75%
  
  

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Technical experience with robot and cobot projects
• Project management experience related to deployment of automation systems
• Familiar with general operation of mechanical devices, such as indexers, pick & place mechanisms, sensors, PLCs, stepper and servo motors
• Thorough understanding of CAPEX approval process, including business case evaluation and ROI calculation methods
• Direct experience designing, building, deploying and supporting automation and execution systems such as MES and SCADA
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or another mechanical CAD system
• Strong commitment to proper safety precautions in design and practice
• Strong understanding of Lean concepts.
• Possess experience in plant layout.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to interact with other departments.
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic environment
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability and highly objective oriented
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks, a self-starter with the ability to problem solve proactively
• Impeccable organization and efficiency skills; strong attention to detail
• Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening
• Interfaces with wide array of individuals, balances multiple tasks and maintains positive attitude and energy
• Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win right
• Strong analytical skills; ability to think big, act small and scale fast
  
  

To be a great fit for the role:

• Demonstrated experience in successfully achieving automation process improvements.
• Worked in a discreet manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams to achieve automation project goals/objectives.
• Proven success project automation implementation (increased production rates, improved productivity, better product quality, improved safety, reduced factory lead times, higher output).
• Proven experience designing and/or maintaining automated manufacturing processes
• Proven experience in supporting highly automated/paperless new plant shakedowns, startups, commissioning & commercial support.
• Demonstrated experience implementing data acquisition systems for machine performance and loss-analysis including report writing
• Demonstrated experience utilizing Advanced Product Quality Planning Methodology and the integrated product and process development techniques within it. (e.g. Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, I/PPAP, Standard Work).
• Proven success managing medium and large-scale projects from concept development through successful implementation.
• Possesses a demonstrated ability to: lead change, influence others, foster key stakeholder relationships, lead by example, identify and plan for technical process improvements, remain focused, non-confrontational and flexible while under pressure
  
  

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves. These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Holidays
  
  

Work Arrangement : Remote

Salary Range : -

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function : Engineering; Project & Program Management