[Hiring] DIRECTOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING @Belden, Inc

Role Description

You will make an impact in the following way:

• Develop a five-year roadmap to transform conventional production lines into fully or partially unmanned operations
• Plan and execute the systematic replacement of manual involvement in safety- and ergonomics-critical tasks with robotic solutions
• Drive gross margin improvement through the automation of production lines and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by upgrading and modernizing equipment
• Lead the digital transformation of the Belden Production System to enable data-driven operations and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain a sustainable pipeline of cost savings through Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives
• Ensure all new product designs comply with design-for-manufacturing principles optimized for automated production environments

Qualifications

• Education – Engineering degree with a focus on manufacturing or automation technologies
• Experience – 10+ years of experience in implementing advanced manufacturing and automation strategies, 5+ years in a leadership role
• Knowledge & skills – Strong expertise in robotics, process optimization, lean manufacturing and digital manufacturing systems
• Personality – Strategic, analytical, and highly driven to achieve operational excellence, strong global leadership and communication skills, effectively managing cross-functional teams and providing clear, data-driven reports to senior leadership
• Language proficiency – Fluent in English with strong communication skills across technical and executive levels

Benefits

• Hybrid and remote work practices where feasible
• Flexible working hours
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Parental leave benefits
• Paid leave for volunteer work in your community
• Multiple and frequent training opportunities
• Professional talent management and succession planning
• Corporate health and well-being initiatives
• Work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability