Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dixon Valve is a global, family-owned manufacturing company with a history of over 100 years of operation in the U.S.A. They are seeking a Director of Manufacturing Engineering & Automation responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering strategy across multiple facilities, focusing on process capability, automation, and operational scalability. The role involves driving productivity, capacity expansion, and fostering a culture of disciplined problem-solving within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing engineering strategy
- Drive improvements in process capability, manufacturing reliability, throughput, and overall operational performance
- Develop, implement and standardize manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling and engineering best practices
- Support manufacturing facilities to resolve complex technical issues through troubleshooting, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- Lead initiatives to reduce downtime, waste, labor inefficiencies and production bottlenecks
- Lead engineering support for new product launches, manufacturing transfers and capacity expansions
- Develop and execute a multi-year automation strategy that supports business growth, operational efficiencies, safety, quality and workforce optimization
- Participate in CapEx project planning, justification, execution, and post-implementation evaluation to ensure achievement of business objectives
- Evaluate, select and implement advanced manufacturing and automation technologies to improve safety, quality, and productivity working with the operations team
- Ensure engineering and automation projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with defined performance and financial expectations
- Manage relationships with equipment suppliers, system integrators and external technical partners to support successful project execution and equipment integration
- Drive productivity, throughput, quality and cost-reduction initiatives that support annual business objectives
- Establish standardized performance metrics for manufacturing engineering initiatives and organize KPI reviews to track progress
- Set clear performance expectations, development objectives and accountability standards for engineering personnel
- Foster effective cross-functional collaboration between Operations, Quality, Supply Chain and Maintenance
- Promote a culture of operational discipline, standardization, innovation and employee engagement
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, quality and regulatory requirements while driving operational excellence
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing engineering or operations, with a track record of increasing scope and impact
- Proven success leading multi-site manufacturing engineering or operations functions within complex, growth-oriented environments
- Deep expertise in automation strategy, advanced manufacturing technologies, process optimization, and capital project execution
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive large-scale organizational change initiatives
- Experience within industrial, engineered products, metal fabrication, or high-mix assembly manufacturing environments
- Strong financial acumen, including CapEx planning, ROI analysis, and operational cost management
- Track record of scaling manufacturing operations to support business growth, capacity expansion, and productivity improvements
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align manufacturing initiatives to broader business objectives
- Strong operational problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Change leadership with experience driving transformation and continuous improvement cultures
- High level of process discipline and focus on standardization and best practices
- Expertise in program and project management execution
- Passion for developing and mentoring high-performing technical teams
- Data-driven decision-making with proficiency in leveraging metrics and KPIs
- Exceptional communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills
- Continuous improvement mindset grounded in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
- Competitive salary
- Bonus programs
- 401K retirement plan
- Training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
- Gym reimbursements, and more!
Company Overview
Dixon Valve is an oil & energy company providing hose couplings, valves, fluid transfer, and control products. It was founded in 1916, and is headquartered in Gloversville, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://dixonvalve.com.