Controls Engineer

Jvis USA, Llc; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JVIS USA, Llc in Michigan seeks a Controls Engineer to influence product design for tooling and processing, and to resolve tooling issues throughout the program lifecycle.

You will implement the Engineering Change Routing, ensure all engineering documents and procedures are processed accurately and on time, and report to the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Manufacturing/Engineering; inject molded parts experience is desired.
• Experience with Secondary Tooling and GD&T requirements.
• At least three years in automotive injection molding environment.
• Hands-on tooling and processing experience; strong PLC/HMI and robot programming background.

Responsibilities

• Front-load and optimize all aspects of the manufacturing process for each program.
• Assist in APQP process implementation across projects.
• Support launches with customers, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Resolve customer concerns in collaboration with manufacturing and quality.
• Maintain compliance with TS 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

GD&T knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing / Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

HMI software

Fanuc Robot controls

Job description

SUMMARY: The Controls Engineer’s primary responsibilities include providing input into the product design so that the design is optimized for tooling and processing conditions, resolving tooling issues during the preliminary phases of the program and throughout the life of the program. Responsible for implementing the Engineering Change Routing whenever a change request is received from the customer or internally generated requests. Responsible to make sure all Customer and JVIS required engineering documents and procedures are processed correctly and in a timely manner. Reports to the General Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Work with program team to front-load and optimize all aspects of the manufacturing process on each assigned program.
• Assist the program team in the implementation of the APQP process.
• Support the customer, manufacturing and quality in the launch of new programs.
• Support manufacturing and quality in the resolution of customer concerns.
• Responsibilities include all, but are not limited to only, those listed above.
• Support and maintain compliance of TS 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.
• Follows all safety, housekeeping and company policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and maintains all job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner and performs other related duties and job assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors Degree or equivalent job experience in Manufacturing. Engineering / Industrial Engineering. Experience in Secondary Tooling. Minimum of three years’ experience working in the automotive industry with injection molded parts and assemblies. Basic understanding of the injection molding process and secondary processes. Minimum of two years’ experience working with GD&T. Hands on tooling and processing experience beneficial. Experienced in Allen Bradley PLC and HMI software and programming, Fanuc Robot controls and programming. Strong leadership and problem solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Competent PC skills (i.e. Windows, Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Projects and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and walk. Occasionally bend, squat, reach, twist/turn and lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.