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    Automation Manager - Downers Grove, United States - Dover Corporation

    Dover Corporation
    Dover Corporation Downers Grove, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description
    Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8 billion.

    We deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments:
    Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainable Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve.

    Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.

    Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at .


    What we're looking for:


    We are looking for someone to provide leadership and strong technical advisement for automation projects across Dover that will enable revenue growth, optimize factory costs, and improve quality and safety.

    This position will be responsible for initiating, coordinating, and supporting advanced technology and robotic automation projects through the project life cycle, including ideation, concept development and implementation within our Dover factories.


    What you'll be responsible for in this role:
    Develop automation strategies, roadmaps and initiatives to enable revenue growth and enable cost savings
    Socialize and communicate automation technologies across the corporation
    Develop industry network and technical supplier partnerships
    Implement an automation excellence playbook to ensure Dover sites are using state of the art automation process and technology.
    Collaborate with factories to perform automation assessments and create a project pipeline and forecast cost savings

    Participate in NPI projects and drive successful introduction of new products, automated production and test projects from design phase to volume production.


    Manage automation projects from conception through completion:
    Understand and recommend equipment capabilities and specifications.

    Define equipment required to achieve optimal production.
    Prepare detailed project scopes of work
    Technical assessment of project quotes and conceptual floor layouts
    Prepare and manage schedules.
    Manage installation and modifications.
    Coordinate project Start-up and training.
    Technical projects to include robots, cobots, vision and other automation technologies


    Provide project governance for strategic CAPEX initiatives, including sponsorship through the business case approval process, including creation of ROI calculations.

    Manage corporate wide project reporting process with KPI tracking, such as CAPEX spend and cost savings
    Coordinate automation/controls programming and engineering functions in accordance with accepted practices and company standards.
    Investigate automation system performance and identify any problems for corrective actions and solutions.
    Independently evaluate existing equipment, methods, processes, and procedures.
    Apply Project Management skills and tools to lead and support capital equipment and improvement projects.
    Collaborate with project teams to create Factory and Site Acceptance Tests, Machinability Studies, and robotic system safety assessments
    Ensure best practices are followed, such as Risk Analysis (PFMEA and Fishbone Diagrams) and Engineering Change Orders.

    Responsible for review and approve PFMEA, DFMEA, PPAPs, and Standard Operating Procedures SOP and ensure that manufacturing and operations comply with.

    Provide strategic direction for IOT, OT, SCADA, Data Collection and PLC interactions
    What are the basic qualifications?
    Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial technology, or equivalent mix or education and experience
    Minimum seven (7) years' experience in manufacturing or automation field
    Minimum five (5) years' experience with robotics, vision technology and automation machines
    Ability to travel up to 75%
    What are the preferred qualifications?
    Technical experience with robot and cobot projects
    Project management experience related to deployment of automation systems
    Familiar with general operation of mechanical devices, such as indexers, pick & place mechanisms, sensors, PLCs, stepper and servo motors
    Thorough understanding of CAPEX approval process, including business case evaluation and ROI calculation methods
    Direct experience designing, building, deploying and supporting automation and execution systems such as MES and SCADA
    Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or another mechanical CAD system
    Strong commitment to proper safety precautions in design and practice
    Strong understanding of Lean concepts.
    Possess experience in plant layout.
    Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to interact with other departments.
    Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic environment
    Strong sense of urgency, accountability and highly objective oriented
    Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks, a self-starter with the ability to problem solve proactively
    Impeccable organization and efficiency skills; strong attention to detail
    Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening
    Interfaces with wide array of individuals, balances multiple tasks and maintains positive attitude and energy
    Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win right
    Strong analytical skills; ability to think big, act small and scale fast

    To be a great fit for the role:
    Demonstrated experience in successfully achieving automation process improvements.
    Worked in a discreet manufacturing environment
    Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams to achieve automation project goals/objectives.

    Proven success project automation implementation (increased production rates, improved productivity, better product quality, improved safety, reduced factory lead times, higher output).

    Proven experience designing and/or maintaining automated manufacturing processes
    Proven experience in supporting highly automated/paperless new plant shakedowns, startups, commissioning & commercial support.
    Demonstrated experience implementing data acquisition systems for machine performance and loss-analysis including report writing
    Demonstrated experience utilizing Advanced Product Quality Planning Methodology and the integrated product and process development techniques within it. (e.g. Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, Control Plans, I/PPAP, Standard Work).
    Proven success managing medium and large-scale projects from concept development through successful implementation.

    Possesses a demonstrated ability to:
    lead change, influence others, foster key stakeholder relationships, lead by example, identify and plan for technical process improvements, remain focused, non-confrontational and flexible while under pressure
    How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

    The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise.

    It's our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences:
    our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.


    These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance.

    It's our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.
    Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
    Winning Through Customers
    Respects and Values People
    Expectations for Results
    High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
    What's in it for you?
    Medical, Dental, and Vision
    401k Retirement Plan
    Flexible Spending
    Paid Holidays


    Work Arrangement :
    Remote


    Salary Range :

    • We consider several job related, non discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position.
    Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.


    Job Function :
    Engineering; Project & Program Management

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