Robotics Hub Manager (Automation Manager)(Job Code:6159)

Job Title: Robotics Hub Lead & Supplier Quality Manager
Location: Foshan, Guangdong, China
Report to : Global Director
Company: European-Listed Multinational Corporation (30+ Years in China)
Industry: Electrical components for Industrial & Automotive Applications
About Us:
The company, a publicly traded European entity with a 30-year presence in China, operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing base in Foshan. We specialize in high-performance electrical components serving critical industrial and automotive applications, including electric motors, power electronics, and renewable energy systems and more. With a global reputation for innovation and quality, we are now expanding our China operations to capture growing market demand.

General Info about this role

To accelerate our deployment, we are building a dedicated “China Robotics Hub” from the ground up. You will be its founding leader. This position goes beyond standard local souring; you will serve as our primary technical authority in the region. This position offers unprecedented global exposure, including frequent travel to our plants in Europe and Brazil, gives you high-level visibility and the autonomy to shape our Asian innovation strategy. You will operate at the forefront of Industry 4.0, bridging China’s rapid hardware development with advanced European R&D. If you’re looking for executive-level responsibility, cross-cultural leadership, and the thrill of building a global technology bridge, this is your ultimate platform.

Job Duties:

• our daily responsibilities will include: Supplier Governance
•  Manage the day-to-day commercial and strategic relationships with 4-5 key automation partners in China.
•  Mitigate supply chain risks, negotiate delivery milestones, and ensure technical documentation is accurately translated and delivered before payment releases Quality Assurance & Technical Translation
• Understand the operational requirements defined in Europe, utilising your technical expertise to translate complex EU operational problems into clear, actionable technical specifications for Chinese suppliers.
•  Oversee and execute the final Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). You hold the ultimate authority for FAT sign-off and are responsible for approving or halting delivery to EU sites based on strict adherence to European compliance
•  Collaborate closely with the Global Safety and Compliance Officer to ensure all imported equipment meets the strict legal and safety frameworks of the destination countries.
•  Interact constantly with the Global Program Architect to guarantee the seamless interoperability of Chinese hardware with existing European and Brazilian IT/OT infrastructure. Deployment & Implementation
•  Coordinate the logistical and technical transition of approved robotics and automation systems from Chinese suppliers to our globe manufacturing sites.
•  Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and assist local plant teams during the final commissioning phase to ensure smooth integration into active production lines while minimizing downtime. Team Leadership
•  Manage and develop a lean time of local commissioning and quality assurance engineers who will act as your primary operational representatives at supplier facilities, overseeing day-to-day manufacturing progress and code reviews.

 Job Requirements:

•  Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Automation, or a closely related technical discipline.
•  Native Mandarin with fluent, business-level English required to facilitate high-level technical and commercial discussions with European executives.
•  Technical Skills
•  Strong understanding of heavy industrial automation; prior experience in the steel, metallurgy, or heavy manufacturing industry is a strong plus
•  Proven track records with previous projects and implementations which demonstrate the proficiency in evaluating PLC programming, robotic kinetics, industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, ROS 2) and system integration.
•  Compliance Knowledge
•  Deep familiarity with European CE marking (Machinery Directive), ISO 10218, ISO 12100 and global safety standards.
•  A proven track record in cross-boarder technology transfer, specifically bring Asian-manufactured industrial equipment into European or Western compliance frameworks. Experience managing complex supplier quality audits is highly desirable. Soft Skills & Work Approach
•  Assertive, highly organized, motivated and results driven.
•  Comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
•  Posses a strong executive presence and the conviction to halt processes or deny approvals to any stakeholder if quality, safety, or intellectual property standards are compromised. Why Join Us?
•  Drive the future of heavy industry: play a pivotal role in modernizing one of the world’s leading steel manufacturers through cutting-edge automation.
•  Be part of a high-impact team where your decisions directly shape our Asian innovation strategy and improve our global production efficiency, safety and quality.
•  Enjoy robust opportunities for career growth, professional training, and the prestige of managing high-profile, multi-million-euro global projects.