Hiring: Automation Process Lead - Robotics Engineer Company: J.B. Poindexter & Co Location: Ann Arbor, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:32:38 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Assembly, C++, CAD, Python, Systems Design, Visual Basic About the job Required Skills: •J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO) •Lead collaborative technical discussions with operations, engineering, quality, and executive leadership to identify automation opportunities, define manufacturing technology strategies, and establish Factory of the Future roadmaps focused on robotics, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives. •Initiate and lead advanced automation development projects, including robotic welding, material handling, assembly, inspection, and machine tending applications. Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) improvements that optimize products and processes for automated production. •Partner cross-functionally with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, maintenance, and production teams to gain stakeholder alignment and ensure successful deployment of robotic and automated manufacturing solutions. •Partner cross-functionally with product design and tooling teams to develop automation-friendly designs, fixturing concepts, and weld joint configurations that maximize robotic process capability, throughput, quality, and Lean manufacturing principles. •Provide technical leadership regarding robotic manufacturing capabilities, cycle time optimization, production scheduling impacts, and capacity planning to support strategic manufacturing objectives. •Lead concept development activities for automated manufacturing systems, including process simulation, robotic cell development, workflow optimization, material flow analysis, human-robot collaboration, throughput modeling, and PFEP (Plan For Every Part) development. •Develop technical specifications, scopes of work, and functional requirements for robotic welding systems, automated equipment, vision systems, collaborative robots, and manufacturing technologies. Manage vendor selection, design reviews, FAT/SAT activities, acceptance testing, and system commissioning. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!