Manufacturing Pivotware and Proplanne

Required Skills: Pivotware, Detect-It, and Proplanner

Experience: Relevant experience in industrial automation, manufacturing controls, and production process improvement

Location: Oakbrook , IL

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer with hands-on experience in Pivotware, Detect-It, and Proplanner to support manufacturing operations, production process development, and quality control initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of manufacturing systems, process controls, and production line integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing control systems and production processes.
• Utilize Pivotware to support manufacturing process control, error-proofing, and quality assurance activities.
• Work with Detect-It to support inspection, defect detection, and manufacturing quality requirements.
• Use Proplanner for manufacturing process planning, work instructions, process documentation, and production optimization.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and production teams to improve operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the integration and validation of manufacturing systems and production line processes.
• Analyze production data, identify process gaps, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards, quality requirements, and engineering procedures.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, process specifications, and work instructions.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working as a Controls Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or in a related engineering role.
• Hands-on experience with Pivotware, Detect-It, and Proplanner is required.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production controls, and quality systems.
• Experience with process planning, work instructions, error-proofing, and defect prevention.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and implement effective solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting automotive or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing automation, production line controls, and quality inspection processes.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams.