Lead Robotics
Pubblicato il 26-08-2026 - GE Vernova in Milano
Job Description Summary
Join our Bushing Factory in Sesto San Giovanni as a Lead Automation & Robotics Engineer. In this strategic and highly hands-on role, you will report directly to the Lean & Manufacturing Engineering Leader. You will serve as the technical lead and team manager for the mechanical division, guiding a multidisciplinary team composed of mechanical designers, mechanical engineers, and an automation engineer. You will have end-to-end responsibility for managing automation projects. This is a field-oriented management position: you will be expected to be actively present on the shop floor, driving technological innovation and ensuring operational excellence through a rigorous Lean approach and a strong culture of accountability. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.). Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, including mechanical designers, mechanical engineers, and automation specialists,
providing technical guidance, coaching, and clear project priorities.
- Take full ownership of automation and robotics projects, managing the complete lifecycle from concept and design through implementation, commissioning, and validation.
- Drive the development of new automated equipment and continuously improve existing manufacturing processes and production lines.
- Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor, working closely with production teams to identify opportunities, solve technical challenges, and ensure successful project execution.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and operational performance.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with quality and performance expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Production, Quality, Maintenanc