Sr. Controls Engineer - Production - Gables Search Group

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·        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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with at least 5 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Required to sit or stand and move about the facility.  Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.