Senior Manager, Automation Systems Engineering

About CreateMe

CreateMe Technologies is bringing advanced industry automation manufacturing methods to the apparel industry. CreateMe's automation technology drives better economic and environmental outcomes, across the board, to the $1.7T apparel industry.

Our technology unlocks onshore, on-demand apparel manufacturing with a unique systems-based approach combining automation hardware, adhesive seam assembly, and proprietary robotic automation software. In short, we make clothes with robots and replace thread with glue.

We have invented a unique automated assembly technique employing digitally-dispensed adhesive methods deployed at high velocity, at cost parity today to overseas manual manufacturing. In the near future we will dramatically outperform off-shore labor rates.

We are revolutionizing how apparel is made close to the consumer with automated manufacturing. We are the first company to truly bring this concept to reality, fully end-to-end, with automation, adhesive, and robotics. Apparel redefined today.

Role Overview

CreateMe is seeking a Senior Manager, Automation Systems Engineering to lead the strategy, execution, and growth of the engineering organization responsible for automation system architecture, controls integration, and manufacturing technology development.

In this leadership role, you will oversee a multidisciplinary team of systems, controls, and automation engineers who design and deploy next-generation apparel manufacturing systems. You will drive project delivery excellence, align engineering execution with company objectives, and ensure CreateMe's automation platforms are scalable, reliable, and production-ready.

You will partner closely with Product, Advanced Manufacturing, Software, and Operations leadership to define technical direction, establish standards, and enable rapid technology transfer from R&D to factory environments.

This position is not eligible for new employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must have full authorization to work in the United States.

The CreateMe office is in Newark, CA and this role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team encompassing systems, controls, and automation engineers.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build hiring plans, develop career paths, and coach team members in technical and professional growth.
• Manage resource planning, staffing, and performance management across multiple concurrent projects.

Strategy & Technical Direction

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Operational & Program Management

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Skills & Experience

Working at CreateMe

At CreateMe Technologies, we value diversity and treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.