AME & Project Leader

Job Title: AME Leader & Project Leader – Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Role Overview The AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) Leader & Project Leader is a strategic manufacturing leadership role responsible for driving plant transformation, digitalization, new product industrialization, and capital project execution . The role provides end-to-end leadership across strategy, technology, operations, and execution , acting as the Plant Operations Lead for New Product Development (NPD) while ensuring excellence in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and customer satisfaction . This position plays a critical role in enabling Industry 4.0 adoption, facility expansion, productivity improvements, and cross-functional alignment in a complex industrial manufacturing environment. Strategic Scope & Impact - Lead plant-wide strategic initiatives including footprint optimization, capacity expansion, and asset utilization - Drive Industry 4.0 and digital transformation roadmap - Oversee new product industrialization and manufacturing readiness - Own Capex strategy, facility creation, and infrastructure upgrades (> $5M) - Enable operational excellence across ETO, MTO, and MTS manufacturing models - Influence global and regional manufacturing strategy through technology and process innovation Key Accountabilities - Plant Transformation & Strategic Initiatives - Lead execution of high-impact transformation programs across manufacturing operations - Drive global/regional footprint projects and efficiency improvements - Champion operational excellence and long-term plant competitiveness - Act as central AME leader coordinating site-wide engineering initiatives - Industry 4.0 & Digital Manufacturing - Lead implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions (IoT, MES, automation, connected shopfloor) - Drive digitalization of processes including real-time monitoring and advanced analytics - Implement predictive maintenance and digital performance tracking systems - Develop smart factory capabilities and data-driven decision culture - New Product Development (NPD) & Industrialization - Act as Plant Operations Lead for NPD, ensuring full production readiness - Lead transition from design to scalable manufacturing - Ensure deployment of: - DFM/DFA - DFT - Design standardization - 3P & Barashi Deliver on-time, cost-effective, high-quality product launches Technology Deployment & Manufacturing ExcellenceIdentify and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies and automation solutionsLead introduction of new processes, tools, fixtures, and equipmentBenchmark global best practices and build technology roadmap Process Improvement & Shopfloor ExcellenceDrive continuous process improvements across manufacturing operationsDevelop and embed standard work practicesProvide hands-on support to resolve daily operator assembly and test issuesImplement innovative, cost-effective Kaizen solutionsImprove ergonomics, cycle time, and operator productivity Quality, Poka-Yoke & Customer FocusImplement Poka-Yoke (error-proofing) systems to eliminate defectsLead root cause analysis (RCA) using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC)Drive customer complaint resolution with sustainable corrective actionsImprove first-pass yield, field performance, and customer satisfaction Capex, Facility Development & InfrastructureOwn and manage Capex planning and execution (> $5M)Lead: - New facility creation and expansions - Facility modifications and upgrade projects - Production line setup and layout optimization Ensure structured governance through stage-gate and control processes Test Cell Development & ValidationLead test cell setup, validation, and upgradesEnsure compliance with product performance, validation, and regulatory requirementsIntegrate test infrastructure with digital data systems Compliance, Validation & EHSEnsure process validation and regulatory complianceDrive Zero Harm safety culture and EHS excellenceSupport sustainability initiatives aligned with long-term goals Operational Excellence & Lean TransformationLead Lean initiatives using: - Value Stream Mapping - Kaizen - Standard Work - Visual Management - Structured problem solving Drive improvements in productivity, cost, quality, and delivery Product & Manufacturing Model ExpertiseOperate effectively across: - Engineered-to-Order (ETO) - Make-to-Order (MTO) - Make-to-Stock (MTS) Align manufacturing and supply chain strategies based on product complexity and demand variabilityEnable seamless integration across mixed production environments Cross-Functional Leadership & CollaborationLead and develop 20+ team members (direct: 5+)Drive collaboration across: - Supply Chain - Production - Quality - NPD Teams - EHS Ensure alignment toward plant and business objectivesFoster a culture of accountability, innovation, and teamworkLead change management and transformation initiatives Qualifications - Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering or related field - 15+ years of experience in AME / Manufacturing Engineering / Industrial Operations - 5+ years in plant operations or manufacturing leadership role Experience Requirements - Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation - Lean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence - Capex & Facility Project Execution - Quality Systems & Customer Complaint Resolution - Experience in ETO / MTO / MTS manufacturing environments - APICS or equivalent certification preferred Key Competencies - Strategic thinking with execution excellence - Strong leadership and people development - Stakeholder & change management expertise - Financial and business acumen - Digital manufacturing & analytics capability - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills - Proven ability to drive transformation at scale Role Scope - Reports to: Plant Manager - Team Size: 10+ (Direct: 3+) - Budget Responsibility: >$5 Million/ anum - Travel: ~10 to 15% - Role Type: Strategic and operational manufacturing leadership role Key Stakeholders - Plant Leadership & Functional Heads - Regional & Global Operations Teams - Supply Chain, Quality, HR, Finance - Suppliers, Technology Partners, External Agencies - Government and Regulatory Authorities Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.