Forward Deployment Engineer Manager - Manufacturing

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience leading complex business, technology, consulting, or customer engagements.
• At least 3 years of experience leading a practice or team of senior individual contributors.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting Manufacturing business functions, including areas such as Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, Plant Operations, or Operational Excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a player-coach by delivering personally while developing the capabilities of others.
• Experience establishing and maintaining high standards across a community of senior practitioners.
• Ability to influence senior business sponsors, functional leaders, and engineering leaders without relying solely on formal authority.
• Strong customer focus, executive presence, sound judgment, and comfort operating in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments.
• A demonstrated record of driving adoption and measurable business impact at scale, beyond technical delivery alone.
• Experience navigating resource priorities, complex stakeholder relationships, and cross-functional delivery models.
• Strong commitment to ethical and responsible AI practices, information security, and enterprise governance.
• Experience in the commercial, consumer packaged goods, food-service, consulting, or AI technology sectors is an asset.

Benefits

• Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

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