Sr. Controls Engineer - manufacturing environment

Sr. Controls Engineer

Major and established international company has an opportunity for a Sr. Controls Engineer at their large manufacturing complex commutable to the east of the Atlanta metropolitan area. There are major company benefits and 1-2% bonus potential.

• Finds problems, plans, and implements improvements for existing product and manufacturing process issues.
• Develop and maintain document quality system for new and existing programs (PFMEA, control plan, process flow, work instructions, and inspection documents).
• Performs research, development, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment to meet requirements.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Gives input to product design based on design for manufacture/design for assembly philosophy.
• Performs cost-benefit analysis for product and/or manufacturing process cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Leads or participates in Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of building floor space, equipment, and tooling.
• Performs routine activities accurately and promptly per instructions and procedures.
• Train Production and Maintenance Associates to improve technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on the production shop floor.
• Performs other work as assigned by Management.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with at least 3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and create blueprints and technical documents.
• Must be proficient with programming PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems. Preferably Keyence, Omron, and/or Mitsubishi.
• Must have at least 3 years of hands on experience with high volume CNC Machining, automated assembly, and/or plastic injection molding processes.
• Experience with programming FANUC robots and CNC controls is preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Able to demonstrate ingenuity/creativity regarding problem solving and countermeasure implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, able to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.
• Able to quickly learn basic knowledge of the company, products, manufacturing processes, and rules.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

None.

Required to sit or stand and move about the facility.