Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

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Position: Senior Manager, Automation Engineering

Job Location: 811 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716

Duties: Data and Digital Literacy: Leverages data analysis tools to explore moderately complex data, develops and tests hypotheses, uses data to influence strategic work, and builds and presents insights. Identifies, implements, and drives technology change within scope of work. Uses visualization tools to represent data and construct coherent stories to influence decisions. Influential Communication: Organizes thoughts and communicates credibly and concisely in an interdivisional/interdepartmental setup. Presents to and influences teams, customers, and clients, conveying complex information clearly and accurately and addressing ambiguity in a constructive manner. Independently assembles and prepares reports, materials, and storylines that have a structure and logical flow and are based on relevant, fact-based information. Influences teams and leaders to take meaningful action based on sound recommendations. Seeks and provides constructive feedback, anticipates needs/questions, and responds appropriately. Process Flow Design: Interprets information to quantify the anticipated outcome of supply chain decisions. Describes the typical tasks associated with using and managing suppliers. Understands issues and considerations for inbound and outbound logistics. Describes basic logistical processes and subprocesses. Uses a variety of business process design tools and techniques. Examines, interprets, and explains workflow materials and documentation. Analyzes a process and associated business logic and offers recommendations based on analysis. Carries out business process design tasks with some supervision and coaching. Documents common obstacles and barriers for effective implementation. Automation System Design: Identifies the areas for usage of automation machineries. Assesses tasks for automation potential. Obtains information about alternative automation solutions. Assists with analyzing space and cost requirements associated with machinery usage. Identifies issues and provides resolutions to problems related to automation machineries. Automation Integration: Identifies common issues and considerations for bringing a new automation design to a facility. Works with teams to measure and manage project performance. Documents implementation plans and estimates for projects. Documents project implementation meetings, particularly status reports on next steps. Participates in the development of technology interfaces and bridges. Works with existing interfaces and integration and migration plans within assigned area. Prepares integration tests. Measures and compares results with established test criteria. Mechatronics: Updates existing CAD drawings based on requirements. Describes common drafting conventions, tools, procedures, and processes. Identifies basic functions and features of a design and visualization system. Navigates and troubleshoots control systems. Identifies electrical design concepts and techniques used in supply chains. Cites examples of usage or application of electrical design in automating supply chain processes. Demonstrates knowledge of wiring schematics, ensuring they meet requirements and are compliant. Describes common mechanical components of Distribution Center and Fulfillment Center equipment. Names basic tools or technologies used in mechanical engineering. Operational Excellence: Assesses situations based on awareness of the goals and operating issues of own department. Seeks guidance when assigned goals conflict with departmental goals or the overall strategy. Documents regulatory and reporting requirements. Resolves obstacles related to goals of own department. Understands the importance of and implementation of One Best Way and Standard Operating Procedure information. Identifies safety hazards and anomalies during the operations processes and reports to supervisor. Supervises 3. Position may work at various unanticipated Walmart locations throughout the U.S.

Minimum education and experience required: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in Engineering or a related field plus 4 years of experience in Engineering, supply chain, or related experience OR 6 of experience in Engineering, supply chain, or related experience

Skills Required: Must have experience with: designing Logical Process flows for automated fulfillment and distribution systems; developing Operational Excellence processes by implementing standard operating procedures, developing training materials and deploying those across the board; using financial knowledge of capital management and engineering economics to manage budgets and projections; managing projects by preparing plans and estimates in GANTT charts, maintaining those using tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Airtable; implementing continuous improvements in deployed systems using Lean Engineering methods; designing automation systems and layouts in 2D or 3D using design tools such as AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS and Autodesk Inventor; advanced analytics to draw business insights using Tableau, Power BI, Minitab; performing equipment and system design evaluations for manufacturability, assembly, functionality, strength, and failure analysis using Mechanical engineering tools; utilizing data and fact-based information to effectively communicate with business stake holders and top management, seeking critical approvals, and assisting management in decision making; implementing good manufacturing practices and change management systems. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.

Salary Range: $110,000.00 - 220,000.00/year. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include: Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location) and Stock equity incentives

Benefits: At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, education assistance with 100% company paid college degrees, company discounts, military service pay, adoption expense reimbursement, and more.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.com

Wal-Mart is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.