Manufacturing Automation Engineering Lead

Wichita, KS

1 day ago

Job Description

Company Description

Company Overview

“Build your best future with BOSCH-HC.” Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

• Competitive salary

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care

• On the job/cross training opportunities

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Job Description

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Automation Engineering Lead drives the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of automation systems within manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for driving productivity, quality, safety, and cost improvements through the deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies, robotics, PLC-based controls, industrial networking, and Industry 4.0 solutions. The lead collaborates with operations, maintenance, quality, IT, and plant leadership to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Work with, develop, and possibly mentor teammates and or manufacturing engineers.
Establish departmental goals, priorities, and resource plans.
Support the management of engineering budgets, staffing, and contractor resources.
Foster a culture of innovation, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Automation Strategy & Implementation

Develop and execute manufacturing automation roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and cost through automation.
Lead capital projects involving robotics, automated assembly, material handling systems, vision systems, and process automation.
Manage equipment specifications, vendor selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
Ensure successful project execution from concept through production launch.

Controls & Industrial Systems

Oversee design and support of PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network systems.
Establish controls standards and best practices across manufacturing facilities.
Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of automation-related equipment issues.
Ensure cybersecurity considerations are incorporated into industrial control systems.

Continuous Improvement

Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies to drive operational excellence.
Analyze production performance and implement process improvements.
Lead initiatives focused on OEE improvement, downtime reduction, cycle time optimization, and quality enhancement.
Support digital transformation and smart manufacturing initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and IT to achieve manufacturing goals.
Coordinate with equipment suppliers, integrators, and external contractors.
Present project updates and business cases to senior leadership.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety requirements.
Incorporate machine safety standards into automation system designs.
Support risk assessments, safety audits, and regulatory compliance activities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field) or combination education and experience.
7+ years of manufacturing engineering, controls engineering, automation, or related experience.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience managing automation and capital equipment projects.
Strong knowledge of industrial automation systems, including:
- PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.)
- HMI and SCADA systems
- Robotics and Vision Systems
- Industrial networking and communication protocols
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Administration.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience with Industry 4.0, IoT, AI-driven manufacturing analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
Experience in aerospace, automotive, electronics, consumer products, or high-volume manufacturing environments.

Technical Skills

PLC Programming and Troubleshooting
Robotics Integration
Vision Inspection Systems
SCADA/MES Systems
Industrial Ethernet Networks
Data Analytics and Manufacturing KPIs
Machine Safety Standards
Capital Project Management
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Root Cause Analysis

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Production Throughput
Automation Project ROI
Manufacturing Cost Reduction
Downtime Reduction
First Pass Yield (FPY)
Safety Performance
Capital Project Schedule and Budget Performance

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Thinking
Project Management
Team Development
Change Management
Problem Solving
Communication and Influence
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Additional Information

Work Environment

Manufacturing production floor and professional office environment.
Occasional travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

*Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date.

Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success!

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Location

Wichita, KS

Skills

Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Automationunmatched
Automation Engineeringunmatched
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Best Practicesunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
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Capital Equipmentunmatched
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Change Managementunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Communications Protocolsunmatched
Consumer Electronicsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Engineering Managementunmatched
Environmental Complianceunmatched
Equipment Specificationunmatched
Ethernetunmatched
Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Human Machine Interface (HMI)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Internet of Thingsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
Manufacturing Automationunmatched
Manufacturing Costunmatched
Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)unmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
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Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Network Protocolsunmatched
Network Systemsunmatched
OSHAunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Productivity Managementunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project Management Professional (PMP)unmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Set Goalsunmatched
Six Sigma Black Beltunmatched
Six Sigma Green Beltunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Recruitingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched

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