Controls Engineer

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