VP Automation & Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

VP Automation and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for leading strategy, design and implementation of next generation Assembly Technologies, Automation and Advanced, Innovative Manufacturing Processes.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Partner with Design Centers to build long-term Technology Roadmaps to introduce Advanced, Innovative Assembly Processes into Manufacturing Sites, enabling New Product Launch
• Set the long-term view on how Software, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence will improve Shop Floor Operations
• Lead Engineering, OT and Operations Teams to design and deploy Automated and Autonomous Systems
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain Teams to define a Global Standard Catalog of Automation Solutions and Integrators
• Works with Sales and Operations Teams to align Automation and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Projects with Business Objectives
• Define Standard Operating Procedures to ensure smooth transition from Design to Launch, so New Production Lines meet Time, Quality, Safety and Financial Metrics
• Define and Deploy Training Programs for Engineering Talent – both Automation and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering or related discipline. 
• MBA is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience. 
• 7+ years of management or supervisory experience.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses
• Requires excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and networking abilities. 
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate and influence for positive outcomes. 
• Business acumen and proven ability to improve/turnaround key financial results. 
• Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving to continuously improve value. 
• Ability to identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks or elimination of non-value-added processes).
• Requires strong innovation skills and creativity. 
• Ability to influence and hold others accountable. 
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills. 
• Must understand P&L.
• Ability to think strategically, define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 09-15-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-22-2026

Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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