Role OverviewThe Automation & Engineering Lead will continuously evaluate new and emerging warehouse automation technologies and determine practical applications for manual operations. They will stay current on trends in robotics, AI-based picking, vision systems, warehouse control systems, and IIoT. The role requires challenging the status quo by introducing scalable, proven automation concepts and designing automation solutions suitable for automotive parts environments.
What You Will Do
The Automation & Engineering Lead will design automation solutions, support just-in-time and just-in-sequence logistics models, improve dock-to-stock time, pick accuracy, order cycle time, and line-side delivery performance. They will work closely with warehouse operations, IT/OT, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure automation solutions are adopted and sustained.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience transforming manual warehouse or logistics operations through automation, hands-on experience executing automation projects in warehouse or distribution environments, and a strong understanding of warehouse workflows, material handling, and automotive logistics requirements.
Requirements
- Grade 12 education
- Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
- Demonstrated experience transforming manual warehouse or logistics operations through automation
- Hands-on experience executing automation projects in warehouse or distribution environments
- Valid driver’s licence
- Criminal background check, Drug Screen, and Post Offer Pre-employment physical
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Life Insurance
- AD&D
- Accident
- Hospital Indemnity
- EAP
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Vacation Days
- 10 Paid Holidays
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