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Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to shape the next generation of factory automation solutions. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise in robotics, CNC machining, systems integration, and motion control with the business acumen to drive adoption and profitability.

We are looking for a leader who can evaluate shop floor operations, understand the realities of materials, tooling, and workholding, and quickly identify opportunities to improve efficiency through lights-out automation, robotic handling, and pick-and-place systems. The right person thrives at the intersection of technology, process, and business value—bringing innovative automation products to market while ensuring measurable ROI for customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product strategy for advanced automation and robotics solutions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and business growth objectives.
• Analyze CNC machining operations on the factory floor to uncover process bottlenecks and recommend automation-driven improvements.
• Partner with engineering, software, and systems integrators to design and deliver solutions that integrate robotics, motion control, tool management, workholding, and digital automation platforms.
• Drive adoption of lights-out manufacturing strategies, enabling customers to run high-precision operations unattended with confidence.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, ROI-based value propositions for executives and shop floor stakeholders alike.
• Develop go-to-market strategies, pricing models, and sales enablement tools that highlight process improvements, cost savings, and throughput gains.
• Act as a subject matter expert in factory automation, robotic integration, and CNC process optimization, providing insights to customers and internal teams.
• Monitor product performance, profitability, and adoption metrics, adjusting roadmaps to maximize market success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in product management, technical sales, or solutions leadership within factory automation, robotics, CNC equipment, or industrial systems integration.
• Strong knowledge of automation technologies, including robotics, motion control, pick-and-place systems, machine tending, and lights-out automation.
• Proven ability to analyze machine shop floor operations and identify opportunities for automation that enhance productivity and quality.
• Solid understanding of materials, tooling, workholding, and machining processes in modern manufacturing.
• Experience collaborating with systems integrators and overseeing integrated automation projects that combine machines, controls, and software.
• Demonstrated success in building ROI-based business cases and selling the value proposition of automation.
• Familiarity with software-enabled automation platforms, digital manufacturing tools, and Industry 4.0 concepts is strongly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across technical and commercial teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field; MBA or advanced business training is a plus.

Why This Opportunity

• High-impact leadership role in shaping automation, robotics, and CNC integration strategies for a growing industrial business.
• Opportunity to apply both hands-on technical expertise and business strategy skills to real-world customer challenges.
• Be at the forefront of smart manufacturing, lights-out automation, and digital transformation.
• Competitive compensation package with base salary of $175K–$200K plus bonus.