[Hiring] Senior Manager for Automotive Automation Solutions & Simulation @Invio Automation

Role Description

The Senior Manager for Automotive Automation Solutions & Simulation will lead a multidisciplinary technical team responsible for identifying, developing, and proposing industrial automation solutions for automotive manufacturing operations.

This role combines deep automotive manufacturing knowledge, industrial automation and robotics expertise, and simulation capabilities to help customers identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and manufacturing costs.

The primary responsibility is to lead the complete front-end solution development process:

• Understanding current manufacturing operations and identifying automation opportunities.
• Developing technically feasible concepts.
• Validating expected performance through simulation.
• Preparing comprehensive technical and commercial proposals.

A critical element of the position is the ability to translate engineering solutions into compelling customer business cases, providing the technical and financial justification necessary to support capital investment decisions, including Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

The Senior Manager will work closely with automotive customers to develop practical, innovative, and financially attractive automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of automotive OEM and Tier 1 manufacturing environments, production processes, plant operations, and performance metrics, including cycle time, OEE, throughput, labor productivity, and quality.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial robotics, automated assembly systems, material handling, and manufacturing system integration, with demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and develop technically feasible automation solutions.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing simulation, digital twin technologies, and 2D/3D CAD applications, with the ability to lead technical teams in developing and validating automation concepts. Familiarity with tools such as Siemens Tecnomatix, Visual Components, DELMIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent platforms.
• Proven ability to develop automation investment justifications, including capital cost estimates, productivity improvements, ROIC, ROI, and payback analysis, as well as comprehensive technical and commercial proposals.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing complex technical initiatives, and coordinating cross-functional resources to deliver high-quality solutions within established timelines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage automotive manufacturing leadership, present technical and financial recommendations, and influence customer investment decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience combining automotive manufacturing operations, industrial automation, and robotics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible work arrangements.

Company Description

Invio Automation is a leader in Industry 4.0, delivering high-value automation solutions that help customers accelerate growth in specialized markets such as medical devices, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing.

• Deep domain expertise and extensive engineering capabilities.
• Partners with clients from early-stage product design and R&D through to full-scale automation.
• Headquartered in Michigan with a vast design library and a growing North American presence.
• Team of over 600 experienced professionals across the Midwest and northeast.