What are the responsibilities and job description for the Control Engineer position at Adecco Permanent Recruitment?
Adecco Permanent Recruitment is representing a client in the Automotive Manufacturing Space who is seeking a Control Engineer. This position is a direct hire, on-site role with our client in North Kansas City, MO.
Position Overview :
Location : North Kansas City, MO
Positions : Controls Engineer – 3rd Shift Only
Shift Hours : 3rd Shift (3rd shift- 10 : 30PM-6 : 30AM)
The Controls Engineer is responsible for creating, documenting, developing, supporting and improving upon the control systems that are essential to the production processes. Involvement will range from initial project sourcing all the way through SOP 90 days, or as required for corporate employees or launch through EOP plant employees. Both may be required to support implementation of engineering changes for current production products. You will provide your controls expertise to help in tooling design and automation for new projects and process changes driven by product engineering changes. Additionally, responsible for the transfer of all equipment and process documentation to the Production Plant prior to SOP; this includes all OEM equipment documentation (electronic and hard copies of manuals, BOM, drawings, recommended spare parts and recommended PM's). Participating in the development of RFQ's and Equipment Specifications for Capital and Tooling Requirements. Responsible for programming torque control systems and joint development. Selection of error and mistake proofing devices. Supports Engineering Cost Estimator to supply quoted assumptions for the assembly process requirements, capital / tooling investments and direct / indirect labor.
Responsibilities :
- Analyze and calculate machine performance and requirements utilizing the PLC.
- Responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation and tracking of assigned projects.
- Develop and track capital investment budgets for assigned projects.
- Main interface with automation and capital equipment vendors for control solutions.
- Provide controls guidance in equipment selection, overall operations and future expansion.
- Integrating and networking PC's and PLC's (TCP / IP, EthernetIP)
- Provide support for Controls related issues, as required, to prevent or minimize production downtime.
- Drive lean concepts (5S, OEE, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM etc.) throughout the organization.
- Implement process improvements to improve overall efficiencies, including automation.
- Collaborate on all controls related communication internally and externally, including technical presentation, design reviews, capacity analysis, and feasibility studies.
- Supports Purchasing in evaluation of new suppliers, products and technologies to help maintain a competitive edge in the industry.
- Benchmarking processes and equipment throughout the industry and incorporating into Piston Standards.
- Provide guidance to Maintenance Technicians helping develop skillsets and strengthen the team.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications :
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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