Job Description Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Controls Engineer
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
ACCOUNTABILITY: Engineering Manager
JOB SUMMARY
Plans, directs and coordinates technical aspects of manufacturing processes in operation of plant to ensure on-time product launches and shipments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops estimates for equipment, processes, tooling and labor for new products or changes to existing products
- Review projects including quotes, job specifications and resolves any differences in-between
- Systems Architecture including non-standard material and control panel power requirements & distributions
- Reviews specifications and standard practices - inclusive of internal hardwired and logic standards.
- Material ordering responsibilities, including advanced orders
- Assisting with Installation
- Debugging, launch, standby
- Ability to work on a team and independent
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Participates with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
- Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
- Coordinates with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
- Designs tools, fixtures, product/part, and machines.
- Performs manufacturing cost estimating and feasibility studies.
- Implements productivity and efficiency improvements.
- Assists in establishing advanced quality engineering standards and procedures
- Takes the lead role in project development and implementation
- Participates in cross-functional teams procuring new technology, equipment, and processes, launching new processes and production equipment.
- Development and application of advanced technology.
- Empowerment to initiate corrective actions when problems which impact the quality of the product and /or quality system are identified.
- Coordinates all activities of assigned project to meet timing and budget constraints.
- Initiates and completes ECN's for new or existing products/processes.
- Responsible for adherence to all company safety and housekeeping rules.
SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, manufacturing experience preferred but not required. 3 - 5 years of experience.
- Must have strong analytical skills, problem solving skills and communication skills.
- Knowledge in mechanical principles, machining practices, assembly and fabrication techniques, PPAP, and FMEA.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Physical demands required: Occasional lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and fingering.
- Environmental conditions: Exposure to noise, atmospheric conditions and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools or machinery.
