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Tier4 Group lists this Senior Automation Project (Process) Engineer – 5668 opportunity in mount juliet, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Automation Project (Process) Engineer – 5668
Lead a $30M Automation Expansion | Mount Juliet, TN
Tier4 Group is hiring a Senior Automation Project/Process Engineer to lead large-scale automation initiatives within a highly automated, technology-driven operation. This role combines automation engineering, project leadership, equipment launches, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an engineer who enjoys bringing new equipment and automation systems online, coordinating complex projects, leading stakeholders, and driving operational improvements.
If you're looking for a role with significant visibility, exposure to cutting-edge automation, and the chance to help shape the future of a growing operation, we'd like to hear from you.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Over the next 12-24 months, you will play a key role in:
Supporting a $30M automation expansion
Launching four new automated production lines
Implementing 72+ pieces of new equipment
Driving major capital and operational improvement projects
Collaborating with automation, engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams
Supporting future automated material handling and warehouse automation initiatives
This is a highly visible position where you'll work directly with senior leadership while helping execute some of the largest automation projects within the organization.
What You'll Do
Lead Automation & Capital Projects
Manage automation equipment launches from planning through implementation and stabilization
Coordinate installation, startup, testing, validation, and optimization of new automation systems
Lead multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timelines, deliverables, and milestones are achieved
Work closely with engineering teams, vendors, operations, maintenance, and quality teams
Assist with future automation and material handling initiatives, including large-scale equipment deployments
Drive Project Execution
Create and maintain project schedules, action plans, and status reports
Lead recurring project meetings and ensure accountability across stakeholders
Coordinate resources, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution
Identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and drive projects to completion
Present project updates and progress reports to management and leadership teams
Support Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve throughput, efficiency, equipment utilization, and workflow
Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Improve process consistency through documentation and standardized work practices
Analyze operational performance and recommend improvements
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
Support equipment launches, startup activities, and production ramp-up efforts
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities
Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues during project implementation
Work cross-functionally to resolve operational challenges and improve system performance
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, Supply Chain, Engineering, and external vendors
Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
Lead project discussions involving multiple departments and leadership teams
Help align business goals with engineering initiatives
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in:
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Or a related Engineering discipline
3+ years of engineering experience in one or more of the following environments:
Automated manufacturing
Distribution centers
Warehousing and fulfillment operations
Logistics operations
Material handling environments
Experience supporting automated equipment and systems
Experience leading projects, equipment installations, system upgrades, launches, or capital improvements
Strong organizational and project coordination skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
Mechanical Engineering background
Experience with:
Conveyors
Sortation systems
Automated material handling equipment
Robotics
Vision systems
Warehouse automation technologies
ASRS (Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Experience using project management tools such as:
Smartsheet
Microsoft Project
Jira
Monday.com
Similar project tracking systems
Experience supporting capital projects in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or automation environments
Worksite address
mount juliet, TN, 37122, US
Who can apply
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