Job Title: Manager- Automation and Robotics/Engineering Manager
Duration: 3 Months (Contract to Hire/C2H)
Location: Plano, TX

Job Description: Manager of Automation

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Automation, this fast-paced and hands-on role will be responsible for leading strategic automation efforts and managing key operational aspects of our industry-leading Automation Labs. 

You will work directly with internal and external stakeholders, leveraging an ecosystem of suppliers, startups, partners, and equipment manufacturers. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage a team of employees, contractors, and 3^rd parties to enable developments of multiple restaurant automation projects in parallel.
• Coordinate all Lab (in-house) efforts & project-manage design, prototyping, manufacturing, and field support activities! 
• Oversee daily Lab operations including reconfiguration and maintenance of equipment, execution of prototyping/manufacturing/testing activities, and 5s/lean process implementations.
• Develop specifications/requirements, standards, and processes to deliver automation projects and drive lab operations. 
• Collaborate with brand and restaurant teams to lead the implementation and execution of field trials and enable commercialization of solutions developed. 

Minimum Requirements:

• MS or BS in Mechanical/Robotics/Electrical/Automation Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years’ experience in automation or machine building, engineering design, product development or commercialization along with hands on prototyping and manufacturing experience 
• 5+ years’ experience in technical project management and cross-functional team leadership from design through implementation phases.
• Thrives in a fast paced, team centric, collaborative environment while executing against multiple priorities simultaneously with heavy attention to detail and organization!
• CAD and 3D Modeling experience (SolidWorks Preferred)

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in the foodservice industry, preferably in food equipment design/mfg/commercialization
• Has proven results driving a team to goals, maintaining accountability, and improving efficiency
• Experience in promoting Lean Manufacturing culture (Kaizen, 5s, Six Sigma)
• Job-shop or Manufacturing Operations experience 
• Self-starter and self-motivated to deliver results while challenging the status quo

 

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $90.00/hr.