Your role
Bring your curiosity to work as our next Global Strategic Lead Smart Manufacturing & Factory Digitalization. You will be part of our Divisional Global Operations team reporting to the Vice President Operations. In this role, your mission is to create a connected, scalable and value-driven manufacturing environment across the Industrial Vacuum Division by combining fit-for-purpose technology, common principles and local ownership. Enable factories to build capability and self-sufficiency while providing hands-on expertise from opportunity identification through implementation, stabilization and replication.
Your day-to-day
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Shape and drive the Industrial Vacuum Division’s Smart Manufacturing strategy and roadmap
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Assess factory needs and digital maturity and translate them into practical, value-driven digitalization initiatives.
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Lead the adoption and integration of MES, automation, robotics, AI/analytics and industrial data solutions.
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Work hands-on with factory teams to pilot, implement and scale solutions that improve productivity, quality, cost and operational performance.
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Collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Operational Excellence, Supply Chain and IT/OT to ensure successful implementation and adoption.
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Leverage technologies, standards and best practices across the Vacuum Technique Business Area and Atlas Copco Group.
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Build local capabilities through knowledge sharing, coaching and effective change management.
Your skills and experience
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Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field, with extensive experience in manufacturing, industrial automation or factory digitalization.
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Proven hands-on experience implementing Smart Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 solutions across manufacturing sites, delivering measurable operational improvements.
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Strong technical knowledge of industrial automation, machine connectivity, MES/ERP integration and industrial data architecture.
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Good understanding of IIoT, industrial AI/ML, computer vision, predictive analytics and digital twins and their practical application in manufacturing.
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Strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and structured problem solving.
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Strong program and project leadership combined with business and financial acumen, including business cases, ROI and value realization.
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Strategic and pragmatic mindset with the ability to move from architecture to shop-floor implementation and influence stakeholders across an international, decentralized organization.
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Fluent English is required.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
Your location
This role can be based globally and requires a high degree of international mobility to support our operations worldwide, including regular travel to China and India.