Location: Auburn Hills, MI (On-site)

We are looking for a highly skilled Manufacturing Controls Engineer to join our Defense team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical data packages and requirements, translating them into manufacturing or assembly process requirements.
• Assist in the planning, design, and launch of manufacturing processes.
• Apply lean principles to an existing product design and manufacturing processes by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force utilization.
• Recommend capital equipment to achieve manufacturing goals based on product specification.
• Develop both technical and financial business cases for the down-selection of competing manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Maintain a direct interface with customers to ensure project success.
• Work cooperatively within an integrated team to deliver exceptional results.
• Support strategy development of IT Infrastructure, Equipment PLC to Mfg. System, and other related PLC strategies for a Manufacturing System
• Familiar with ERP/MRP/MES Manufacturing Protocols

Knowledge of and experience with Real Time Process Controls

• Cell Controllers
• Materials Management
• Quality Systems
• Process Data Collection
• Process Monitoring/Reporting
• Maintenance Management
• Experience developing a Shop Floor Data Collection & Traceability strategy

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of process, industrial, or manufacturing engineering experience required, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Possess strong knowledge of product development in manufacturing, production process, and equipment or machinery.
• Experience in robotics, high speed automation, tooling, molding, and fixtures is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Access, Project, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Local and overnight travel to company or customer facilities is required.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder and have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.