Director – Operations – Manufacturing Automation
| Company | Dandy |
|---|---|
| Location | Lehi, UT, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in automation engineering, controls, or industrial systems, including at least 5 years of management experience.
- Strong background in the validation and commissioning of automation equipment in regulated environments.
- Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional automation initiatives at scale.
- Proven success in driving system reliability, efficiency, and integration in a high-growth manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with SCADA, PLC programming, and industrial control systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Drive Dandy’s automation implementation roadmap in alignment with our business goals and global expansion plans.
- Partner with AME on the design, validation, and commissioning of new automation equipment and systems across multiple sites.
- Oversee factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), validation protocols, and risk assessments.
- Accelerate the integration of new technologies into production with minimal disruption to operations.
- Manage and grow a cross-functional team of engineers, technical staff and machine operators.
- Serve as the technical authority for automation systems, controls, and integration architecture.
- Establish best practices for system reliability, lifecycle management, and safety compliance that can scale across international facilities.
- Partner with operations and maintenance teams to ensure optimal performance of automation systems.
- Implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to improve system uptime and production yield.
- Use data analytics and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement of equipment performance.
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, R&D, and Product Development to align on design-for-automation principles.
- Support the development of scalable processes that enable product and production innovation.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship across cross-functional teams.
- Monitor and manage automated and semi-automated production activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in dental, medical devices, or high-precision manufacturing is a plus.