Xinquan Group ยท 1 day ago
IT Manager
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expXinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is part of Xinquan Group, a global leader in automotive interior and exterior trim system components. The IT Manager will be the hands-on technical leader for a new manufacturing facility, responsible for building IT infrastructure and ensuring day-one operational readiness.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Build IT infrastructure from ground-up: server rooms, network architecture, wireless systems, and industrial device connectivity
Deploy and configure production-critical systems: ERP (SAP or equivalent), MES, SCADA, and shop floor networks
Hands-on installation, configuration, and testing of all IT/OT systems to ensure day-one production readiness
Coordinate with equipment vendors for manufacturing equipment network integration
Create system documentation and standard operating procedures
Provide hands-on technical support for production lines with minimal downtime
Troubleshoot real-time issues with manufacturing systems, PLCs, HMIs, and industrial equipment
Monitor system performance and proactively prevent production disruptions
Implement security fundamentals: network segmentation, firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls
Design and maintain segregated IT/OT networks with industrial protocols (OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, Profinet)
Manage servers, virtualization infrastructure, and backup/disaster recovery systems
Ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity standards and customer requirements
Manage secure remote access for vendors and global support teams
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to support production needs
Coordinate with global IT teams while adapting solutions for local plant requirements
Lead vendor relationships and system integration projects
Other tasks assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands-on IT experience in manufacturing environments
Proven experience with manufacturing IT systems: ERP, MES, SCADA, or industrial control systems
Experience in both IT (enterprise systems) and OT (production/industrial systems) environments
Strong networking knowledge: routing, switching, VLANs, firewall configuration
Working knowledge of industrial protocols (OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, ProfNet, or Modbus TCP)
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues under production pressure
Hands-on mentality: Willing to configure servers, run cables, or troubleshoot equipment directly
Startup mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity, rapid change, and building from scratch
Calm under pressure: Effective when production is down, and quick resolution is critical
Preferred
Experience with automotive manufacturing or tier 1 supplier operations
Plant startup, greenfield deployment, or major system implementation experience
SAP or similar enterprise ERP platform experience
Certifications: CCNA, CISSP, Security+, ITIL, or VMware/Microsoft certifications
Familiarity with industrial automation platforms
Knowledge of automotive industry standards (IATF 16949)
Bilingual in Mandarin or Spanish
Company
Xinquan Group
Xinquan US Group, LLC is part of Xinquan Group, a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and sales of automotive interior and exterior trim system components and molds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase