Director of Manufacturing Automation

Location: St Louis Park, Minnesota, United States; hybrid schedule with a minimum of four office days and one remote day per week. Approximately 25% domestic and international travel is required.

Compensation: $172,900–$256,880 per year, plus potential annual or long-term incentives.

Company

hirify.global provides electrical connection and protection solutions, designing, manufacturing, marketing, installing, and servicing products for sensitive equipment, buildings, and critical processes.

What you will do

• Develop and implement an enterprise-aligned automation strategy and future-state technology roadmaps.
• Lead the evaluation and integration of robotics, AI, IoT, human-machine interfaces, vision systems, PLCs, and other automation technologies.
• Manage automation projects from feasibility studies and business cases through execution, commissioning, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.
• Integrate automation systems with ERP, MES, and quality systems across manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and distribution processes.
• Optimize processes using data analytics, real-time monitoring, Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods.
• Build and lead teams of automation engineers, controls specialists, and technicians while managing automation risks, maturity, and performance KPIs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field; a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design is preferred.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing automation and transformation.
• Proven success leading global teams and large-scale automation initiatives.
• Deep expertise in robotics, mechatronics, AI, IoT, vision systems, Industry 4.0, automation systems, data analytics, and lean manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, project management, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Availability to work in the St Louis Park office at least four days per week and travel approximately 25% domestically and internationally.

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma knowledge.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design.

Culture & Benefits

• Office-first hybrid work model with flexible start and end times around local core office hours.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with company matching.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver and parental leave, backup care, paid time off, volunteer time, and well-being programs.
• Inclusive culture centered on innovation, integrity, customer focus, respect, teamwork, and accountability.