Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Controls Engineer is responsible to lead the transition from defect detection to defect prevention mind set throughout the company. Responsible for administering the total quality assurance program; encompassing the planning, evaluation, inspection and reporting on all quality aspects of a product from its conception through manufacturing, fabrication, storage and delivery with intent to provide an optimum quality product at the lowest cost. Develop, implement and maintain a Quality Assurance program to promote the Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Follow-up on all quality audits and first piece inspections. Work with Assembly Dept. by inspecting parts/equipment and determining reason/s for not complying with spec requirements. Where applicable making certain all relevant BOM and drawings are corrected.

2. Support quality assurance efforts of Engineering Department by creating and updating parts diagrams and drawings.

3. Assist Engineering Department in updating and organizing directories.

4. Establish and institute guidelines and procedures for Incoming inspection of purchased and fabricated material and parts.

5. Review all new or revised company products to ensure quality standards are met.

6. Establish and monitor process of transferring new product development from Engineering to Production and Repair Departments.

7. Create and implement standards and procedures for evaluating routers in order to create plant efficiency by auditing cost of jobs in key departments, i.e. Machine Shop, Tin Shop and Welding.

8. Establish a closed loop corrective action system for the Plant, which lends itself to Continuous Improvement. This includes the effective resolution and timely closeout of Product Complaints, and Quality Concerns.

9. Promote total customer satisfaction throughout the Company. This is aimed at both internal and external customers and includes but is not limited to follow-up on process improvement recommendations.

10. Provide Engineering Manager with the necessary supporting documentation (measurements) of quality to make an accurate assessment of the company’s overall performance in quality assurance matters.

11. Track quality trends throughout industry for application to enhance the company’s quality, safety and regulatory compliance. This includes but is not limited to supporting company‘s Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement Philosophy initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Engineering or related field. Certification in at least one of the following areas: Quality Auditor, Quality Manager or Lean Manufacturing

Required Knowledge:

Experience Required: Minimum of 5 to 7 years related experience or an equivalent combination

of education and experience in a manufacturing environment.

ERP systems.

Manufacturing background preferred

Skills/Abilities: Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Ability to work independently as well as in a group environment

Attention to detail and accuracy with good organization skills

 

Job Expectations: Ability to operate normal and customary equipment/technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The position requires the ability to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all role responsibilities, skills and standards required. Other responsibilities, skills and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change requirements at any time.

Employee Certification: I have read and reviewed my job description with my manager, and my manager has explained what is minimally required of me to be successful in my job. I understand that these responsibilities are not exhaustive and are subject to change during my employment.

Company Description

C. Cretors & Company, established in 1885, is a leader in the multi-billion U.S. concession business, and is widely credited as being the catalyst for the creation of the modern concession industry with the original popcorn machine patent. Today, we are the leading designers and manufacturer of Concession, Food Service and Food Processing equipment that provides worldwide solutions and is long considered the cornerstone in the industry.

The Foodservice Equipment division, established in 1885, introduced the first patented steam driven popcorn machine that popped corn in oil. The Foodservice Equipment Division has expanded to include cotton candy, warmers, dispensing systems and other specialty equipment. A wide selection of caramel and savory coated popcorn and roasting equipment has been developed and is quickly expanding into gourmet retail popcorn shops and other specialty food outlets.

The core values of quality craftsmanship and technical innovation that guided Charles Cretors more than five generations ago continue to be the hallmark of all Cretors' products today. The engineers and designers in these divisions continually dedicate themselves to developing new equipment design while striving for product excellence.

The Food Processing Systems division, established in 1967, patented and introduced a continuous production line featuring a hot air fluidized bed oven for high-volume popcorn production. The production line has been adapted to produce other snack foods, cereals, and specialty products.

C. Cretors & Company was originally founded in Chicago, Illinois. As of 2026, we continue to manufacture in Illinois, where it continues to be family owned and operated.

We are a fifth-generation family owned and operated company in Wood Dale Illinois.

Come join us and be a part of our family. We can't wait to meet you!

Company Description

C. Cretors & Company, established in 1885, is a leader in the multi-billion U.S. concession business, and is widely credited as being the catalyst for the creation of the modern concession industry with the original popcorn machine patent. Today, we are the leading designers and manufacturer of Concession, Food Service and Food Processing equipment that provides worldwide solutions and is long considered the cornerstone in the industry. \r\n\r\nThe Foodservice Equipment division, established in 1885, introduced the first patented steam driven popcorn machine that popped corn in oil. The Foodservice Equipment Division has expanded to include cotton candy, warmers, dispensing systems and other specialty equipment. A wide selection of caramel and savory coated popcorn and roasting equipment has been developed and is quickly expanding into gourmet retail popcorn shops and other specialty food outlets.\r\n\r\nThe core values of quality craftsmanship and technical innovation that guided Charles Cretors more than five generations ago continue to be the hallmark of all Cretors' products today. The engineers and designers in these divisions continually dedicate themselves to developing new equipment design while striving for product excellence.\r\n\r\nThe Food Processing Systems division, established in 1967, patented and introduced a continuous production line featuring a hot air fluidized bed oven for high-volume popcorn production. The production line has been adapted to produce other snack foods, cereals, and specialty products. \r\n\r\nC. Cretors & Company was originally founded in Chicago, Illinois. As of 2026, we continue to manufacture in Illinois, where it continues to be family owned and operated.\r\n\r\nWe are a fifth-generation family owned and operated company in Wood Dale Illinois. \r\n \r\nCome join us and be a part of our family. We can't wait to meet you!