What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Lead (ControlTech Automation) position at BW Design Group?
Who You’ll Work With
As an independent division within Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Inc., ControlTech Automation (CTA) is a control panel integrator and fabricator for process, packaging, utility, and other industries. CTA is based in St. Louis and specializes in control panels for systems integrators and production facilities located throughout the United States. CTA can provide control solutions for a single piece of equipment, an entire process, or a complete plant. CTA has engineering design capabilities or will build panels from customer-supplied design packages.
What You'll Be a Part Of
As a Project Lead at CTA, you’ll work alongside industry experts and technical specialists to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients. You'll collaborate across Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing, taking ownership of projects that drive performance and innovation in industrial automation.
What You’ll Do
As an independent division within Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, Inc., ControlTech Automation (CTA) is a control panel integrator and fabricator for process, packaging, utility, and other industries. CTA is based in St. Louis and specializes in control panels for systems integrators and production facilities located throughout the United States. CTA can provide control solutions for a single piece of equipment, an entire process, or a complete plant. CTA has engineering design capabilities or will build panels from customer-supplied design packages.
What You'll Be a Part Of
As a Project Lead at CTA, you’ll work alongside industry experts and technical specialists to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients. You'll collaborate across Engineering, Sales, and Manufacturing, taking ownership of projects that drive performance and innovation in industrial automation.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a key liaison between Engineering, Sales, Operations, and Manufacturing.
- Manage project flow, from order release to parts procurement and final shipment.
- Track project milestones, mitigate risks, and ensure timelines are met.
- Identify and resolve part shortages and long lead items.
- Oversee internal project systems (EMS and new platforms in development).
- Coordinate with clients and distributors for scheduling and logistics.
- Support quoting efforts by identifying alternate components to improve delivery, cost, and design.
- Assist in maintaining up-to-date project plans and purchasing records.
- Prioritize daily activities based on production timelines and project demands.
- Associate degree in business or a technical field (or 3 years equivalent experience).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial automation or control panel fabrication.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer literacy.
- A proactive, goal-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
- Occasional regional travel may be required to support project needs.
