The Global Automation Manager is responsible for defining, deploying, and scaling manufacturing automation solutions across all global Power Solutions manufacturing sites, with a strong focus on cable assembly operations.

This role leads global and site-based automation teams, owns the automation deployment strategy, and ensures consistent execution, replication, and sustained results across regions. The position is a key enabler of productivity, quality, cost reduction, and labor flexibility across the global footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Own and execute the global automation roadmap aligned with volume ramps, labor strategy, quality, and cost objectives.
Establish a global automation governance model, including project intake, prioritization, and funding aligned to ROI.
Define and enforce global standards for automation platforms, controls architecture, vision systems, and safety.
Lead and develop global automation resources, including:
Site‑based automation and manufacturing engineering teams (direct and dotted‑line)
Define roles, responsibilities, and skill requirements for site automation teams.
Drive capability building through training, mentoring, and best‑practice sharing across sites.
Ensure strong execution discipline and accountability across regions.

Automation Deployment & Execution

Lead multi‑site automation programs from concept and business case through design, industrialization, FAT/SAT, validation, and production ramp.
Ensure on‑time, on‑cost, and on‑performance deployment of automation projects globally.
Drive structured hand‑off to site teams for ownership, sustainment, and continuous improvement.

Cable Assembly Automation Focus

Automation of cutting, stripping, crimping, ultrasonic/resistance welding, cable handling, and assembly.
Deployment of vision‑based inspection, automated testing, traceability, and packing solutions.
Partner with Quality and Operations to reduce defect rates, labor dependency, and process variation.
Drive copy‑exact replication of proven automation solutions across multiple sites and regions.
Establish global documentation standards (URS, FAT protocols, validation, training materials).
Build a global library of approved automation solutions and machine suppliers.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, Finance, and IT.
Support new product introductions (NPI) with automation‑ready process designs.
Present automation progress, risks, and ROI impact to senior leadership.

Key Success Metrics

Automation ROI and capital efficiency
Labor productivity and headcount avoidance
First‑pass yield and quality improvements
Speed and consistency of global deployments
Sustainability and site ownership of deployed solutions

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or similar)
10+ years' experience in manufacturing automation, preferably in cable assembly or electromechanical manufacturing
Proven experience leading global or multi‑site technical teams
Strong hands‑on understanding of automation equipment, controls, vision systems, and validation
Demonstrated ability to scale solutions across multiple factories
Comfortable operating in a global, matrixed organization

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