Automation Project Execution Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of Material Movement Automation capital projects throughout manufacturing and distribution sites in North America.

• Manage project activities related to engineering, facility layout, equipment installation, and capacity.

• Collaborate with Technical Service Providers, suppliers, Procurement, and cross-functional teams to design and execute automation solutions.

• Lead design discussions among Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, EHS, and IT teams.

• Identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities while maintaining safety, quality, regulatory, and financial standards.

• Mentor and develop Technical Service Providers and project team members.

• Offer support for meetings, design/development, start-up, benchmarking, and sharing best practices across North America.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with over 5 years of related experience, or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Proficiency in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or Mechatronics.

• Proven track record in leading and delivering capital projects through effective management and execution.

• Ability and willingness to work in a distribution or manufacturing setting with a 24/7 operational schedule.

• Willingness to travel more than 50% as business needs dictate across North America.

• Experience in translating engineering expertise into process and capacity enhancements for capital or expense projects.

• Preferred: experience in high-speed tissue manufacturing, tissue converting, personal care manufacturing equipment, or logistics/distribution facilities.

• Preferred: experience in engineering, operations, and/or leadership roles.

• Preferred: familiarity with AGVs, AMRs, 6-axis robotics, and other logistics/manufacturing automation technologies.

• Preferred: experience in managing Technical Service Providers.

• Preferred: understanding of capital project management, equipment installations, and start-up processes.

• Preferred: evidence of ongoing professional development.

• Must be a local candidate already authorized to work in the United States; relocation assistance is not available.

• Employment is contingent upon passing pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background checks, and DMV checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for target bonuses.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Profit-sharing plan.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• No relocation support is provided.