Director of Automation & Technology
Director of Automation & Technology
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Join our passionate and dedicated teams who are shaping the future of sound!
The Director of Automation & Technology leads and supports the implementation of the Groups industrial strategy through the integration of automation solutions coordination of industrial investments and optimization of production flows.
He/she develops tools and Industrial Engineering concepts based onIndustry 5.0principles ensuring safe efficient and high-quality production.
He/she also conducts active technology scouting builds a strong network of suppliers and integrators and promotes the adoption of best industrial practices to maintain the Groups competitiveness.
Main Responsibilities
Management of Industrial Investments
- Monitor the execution of investment budgets: forecasts commitments expenses variances.
- Manage project timelines: from needs definition to final acceptance.
- Launch projects on time ensure order tracking reception installation commissioning and invoicing.
- Act as the main point of contact for Maintenance teams regarding installation and regulatory compliance of industrial equipment.
- Work with Finance to build investment business cases (ROI calculation) and ensure budget compliance.
- Coordinate all investment projects across the Groups industrial sites.
Technology Scouting and Network Development
- Conduct active technology scouting on industrial innovations (automation robotics operations digitalization machine safety etc.).
- Participate in trade shows technical conferences and specialized events.
- Develop and maintain a strong network of suppliers integrators and strategic technology partners.
- Identify and benchmark best industrial practices to support continuous innovation and competitiveness gains.
Development of Industrial Engineering Concepts Industry 5.0
- Design and promote tools and methods that support safe and high-quality production.
- Deploy solutions that harmoniously integrate people machines and material flows.
- Initiate and lead projects to improve operational efficiency ergonomics and the attractiveness of production sites.
- Analyze and improve task sequences to maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
- Redefine production flows to ensure smooth operations without compromising quality or safety.
Design and Integration of Automation Solutions
- Analyze the automation needs of industrial sites in collaboration with operations maintenance quality and safety teams to create precise and tailored specifications.
- Design custom automation solutions using appropriate technologies (robotics machine vision smart sensors actuator systems etc.) ensuring compatibility with industrial standards and the specific constraints of the Groups products and processes.
- Ensure the technical integration of automation solutions into the existing production environment in close collaboration with relevant departments (IT production maintenance safety quality).
- Supervise the entire project cycle:
- Draft functional and technical specifications.
- Select and manage suppliers integrators or engineering firms.
- Place and track orders.
- Supervise manufacturing FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) at the supplier delivery and on-site installation.
- Supervise SAT (Site Acceptance Test) and ramp-up.
- Train local teams (production maintenance methods) on new equipment and ensure the availability of technical documentation for operation and maintenance.
- Monitor post-installation performance (OEE reliability MTTR MTBF ergonomics) to validate the achievement of initial objectives (productivity quality ergonomics safety).
- Gradually standardize approaches and solutions to promote reproducibility and simplify future automation projects across all sites.
Required Skills and Experience
- Recognized expertise in industrial automation process engineering and advanced production technologies.
- Proven experience in managing industrial investments and coordinating multi-site projects.
- Strong knowledge of regulations related to industrial equipment safety.
- Solid project management and budget control skills.
- Ability to build and maintain a strategic supplier/partner network.
- Financial skills for profitability analysis (ROI payback).
- Technological curiosity proactivity and innovation-oriented mindset.
- Cross-functional leadership and excellent influencing skills in complex environments.
Profile Sought
- Engineering degree (Automation Electromechanics Mechatronics or equivalent).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in an industrial environment including 5 years in automation and investment project roles.
- Fluent English is essential.
Join our passionate and dedicated teams who are shaping the future of sound!
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
