Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: 

Design, develop and install controls and equipment for continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in the areas of safety, ergonomics, quality and production efficiency.

Core competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Education:

• Safety-minded
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field or 5+ years of experience in controls required
• Understanding of IATF quality systems and processes within department to ensure company and customer standards are met 
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all team members and external parties
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of JDE, FileHold and ADP software packages desired
• Proper handling of confidential and sensitive information   
• Must be result-driven
• Strong interpersonal skills

• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings, pneumatic and electrical diagrams
• Must have thorough working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and robotic systems and programming of such.
• Experienced in managing projects to successful completion
• Have a practical knowledge of automotive industry practices such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, etc.

Major Accountabilities:

• Prioritize safety and quality standards and expectations
• Must demonstrate behaviors that support TGFS’ mission, vision, and core values

• Support Hoshin activities for TGFS annually & actively participate in task force activities
• Work with all departments and maintain communication among various groups
• Follow TG policies and procedure adherence

• Ensure training requirements are met on-time
• Manage training requirements to ensure timely completion
• Follow Stop, Call, Wait (SCW)

• Provide engineering/technical support to manufacturing, quality, engineering/extrusion and skilled trades personnel
• Manage the procurement of new assembly and test equipment for new product launches, as well as existing products
• Develop and set-up new production/assembly processes in the plant
• Produce and maintain internal drawings as necessary
• Travel to supplier and customer facilities to attend business meetings as necessary
• Investigate alternative production processes, equipment or materials that may be used now or in the future to improve our production processes or product quality    
• Any additional duties as assigned by manager

Working Conditions:

• 60% office, 40% plant floor.
• Must work scheduled hours, including weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.

Safety & PPE Requirements on the plant floor:

• Glasses required in production areas
• Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes required
• Hair reaching shoulder length must be secured behind head in production areas
• High visibility clothing in required areas
• All other required PPE as outlined