Sr. Manager GCE – Manufacturing Controls Engineering

Sr. Manager – GCE Manufacturing Controls Engineering - Onsite

Valley City, OH, United States

Make A Difference For Those Who Make The World™

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

What You’ll Do:

As a GCE Sr. Manager – Manufacturing Controls Engineering, you’ll be part of our GCE (Global Capital Engineering) team . You’ll get to:

- Manage, Develop and Grow a team consisting of controls and robotics engineers to maximize productivity.
- Support Strategy/Footprint team when required for any product equipment transfers.
- Implement and oversee the execution of productivity projects within the region, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
- Monitor and report on the progress of productivity projects, identifying any issues or delays and developing solutions to address them.
- Develop and execute training programs to upskill plant engineering staff, ensuring they are equipped with the latest manufacturing engineering techniques and practices.
- Collaborate with the manufacturing team to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings across regional manufacturing operations.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging and supporting GCE teams in their development and the optimization of manufacturing processes.
- Build and maintain close relationships with Mfg. sites, critical business support functions in region and critical strategic external automation partners/suppliers.
- Initial line of support for production down/emergency Mfg. equipment and/or process down
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- Provide technical leadership for robotics, industrial automation, and control systems across Global manufacturing sites.
- Support troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement of robotic cells, PLC-controlled equipment, HMI systems, sensors, drives, and integrated automation systems.
- Partner with plant teams and suppliers to implement and standardize robotics and controls solutions that improve safety, uptime, and productivity.

Who You Are:

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering engineering projects, preferably with experience in Protrak project management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex engineering processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and develop engineering teams.
- Proficient in project management tools and software, with strong organizational and time management skills.
- Microsoft Office, Power BI
- Strong understanding of general LEAN principals, manufacturing principles, DFM, and DFA
- Strong expertise in robotics, industrial automation, and manufacturing control systems.
- Experience with PLC programming/troubleshooting, HMI interfaces, sensors, servo drives, and robotic manufacturing applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical problem-solving for complex automated equipment and controls-based production systems.
- Willingness to travel within the region as required.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.

- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.

- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.

- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

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The Salary range for this position is $110,600.00 - $178,000.00

- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. ​
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.​
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. ​
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. ​
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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