Director of Automotive Manufacturing Digital and Engineered - Southfield, MI

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Job Overview:

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Director of Automotive Manufacturing Digital and Engineered to lead our initiatives in automation design, engineering tools management, and AI integration. This role will focus on driving productivity and efficiency enhancements across two major product divisions, managing a comprehensive engineering tools roadmap, and serving as the central point of contact for AI tools across the business. Additionally, the Director will coordinate the engineering application of Palantir Foundry to optimize data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Design for Automation:

• Develop and implement design for automation scorecards to measure and enhance automation processes across manufacturing operations.
• Establish and manage processes and capabilities to drive automation efficiencies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify opportunities for automation and oversee the integration of automated solutions.

• Maintain and oversee the engineering tools roadmap for two major product divisions, focusing on advancing productivity and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and recommend new engineering tools and technologies that align with strategic objectives and enhance manufacturing processes.
• Lead initiatives to integrate and standardize engineering tools across divisions, ensuring consistency and maximizing return on investment.

• Serve as the central point of contact for AI tools and technologies across the business, coordinating their implementation and use in all functions and areas.
• Develop and execute strategies for leveraging AI to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and enhance overall business performance.
• Collaborate with data science and IT teams to ensure successful deployment and integration of AI tools within existing systems and workflows.