Head of Flexible Production - Zone Americas
Head of Flexible Production - Zone Americas
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The Head of Horizontal Flexible Production plays a pivotal role in driving order intake, business growth, and market development within Zone Americas. By leveraging deep expertise in Flexible Production solutions, planning software, technical architecture knowledge, and sales expertise, the role accelerates opportunity creation, supports regional sales organizations, and aligns customer requirements with the global Horizontal Flexible Production strategy.
We are seeking a business development professional to drive growth of Siemens Automation solutions within the Advanced Manufacturing ecosystem across the Americas. This role will focus on machine builders, AMR/AGV & robotics providers, integrators, and manufacturing technology partners, helping expand adoption of Siemens automation technologies and strengthen Siemens' position in the next generation of manufacturing equipment. This aligns with the ecosystem, machine builder, and automation focus identified in the Americas Advanced Manufacturing strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute business development strategy focused on Flexible Production working with machine builders, AMR/AGV & robotics providers, integrators, manufacturing technology partners and end customers.
- Drive adoption of Siemens Automation solutions including Automation, Motion Control, Drives, Visualization, Industrial Edge, AI, and Robotics technologies.
- Build and maintain relationships with OEMs, integrators, research organizations, and industry partners.
- Support development of advanced manufacturing solutions including flexible manufacturing, hybrid manufacturing, robotics, and factory automation applications.
- Identify and develop new automation-focused opportunities across strategic OEM accounts.
- Work closely with Siemens account teams, business units, and technical resources to develop customer opportunities.
- Represent Siemens at industry events including IMTS, Automate and other manufacturing conferences.
- Monitor market trends, competitive technologies, and emerging manufacturing equipment providers.
- Support ecosystem development initiatives that strengthen Siemens' position within the Additive Manufacturing industry.
You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in industrial automation, machine tools, robotics, manufacturing systems, or related industries.
- Experience working with OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, or manufacturing technology providers.
- Strong understanding of industrial automation and machine control technologies.
- Strong understanding of digital twin including planning and simulation software.
- Proven track record of business development and customer engagement.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout Zone Americas (primarily US but includes Canada, Mexico and Brazil).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with AMR/AGV and robotic fleets used for manufacturing technologies and applications.
- Knowledge of CNC systems, robotics, motion control, PLCs, and digital manufacturing solutions.
- Existing network within the Additive Manufacturing, Machine Tool, Robotics, or Industrial Automation industries.
- Familiarity with Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Industrial Machinery markets.
- Understanding of advanced manufacturing and factory automation trends
About Siemens:
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You’ll Benefit From
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $91,463 - $156,794 annually with a target incentive of 20-30% of the base salary. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.