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# Director Digital Manufacturing Transformation

- **Company:** Freudenberg-NOK, Inc
- **Location:** Plymouth, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4de5b5f9e89d8d3a

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
 * 10+ years of experience leading digital transformation, operational excellence, continuous improvement, business transformation, or Industry 4.0 initiatives within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
 * Demonstrated success improving manufacturing performance through digital technologies, AI, automation, advanced analytics, smart factory initiatives, process optimization, or operational transformation programs.
 * Experience working in complex, multi-site manufacturing organizations and influencing senior leaders across operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and business functions.
 * Proven ability to deliver measurable business outcomes such as productivity improvement, OEE gains, cost reduction, scrap reduction, throughput improvement, quality improvement, inventory optimization, or customer-service enhancements.
 * Experience within industrial manufacturing sectors such as fluid power, motion control, hydraulics, engineered products, automotive, machinery, industrial automation, aerospace, heavy equipment, or similar complex manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
 * Willingness and ability to relocate domestically and/or internationally for future career development opportunities within the organization, demonstrating the mobility and leadership potential to assume broader operational, functional, or business leadership responsibilities.

## Description

* Develop and execute the division's Digital and AI Transformation roadmap, aligning initiatives with business strategy, operational priorities, and measurable value creation.
 * Partner with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and business leaders to identify and prioritize high-impact transformation opportunities across multiple sites and regions.
 * Establish scalable governance, standards, and operating models that enable successful deployment of digital and AI solutions while supporting cybersecurity, compliance, and responsible AI practices.
 * Lead the replication and scaling of proven digital solutions across manufacturing locations, reducing duplication and accelerating business impact.
 * Create business cases, value-tracking methodologies, and performance metrics to ensure transformation initiatives achieve targeted operational and financial results.
 * Build digital and AI capabilities throughout the organization through leadership engagement, change management, communities of practice, and talent development initiatives.
 * Serve as the primary liaison between divisional leadership, corporate functions, technology partners, and external providers to accelerate transformation and innovation.