Controls Engineering Manager

DSJ Global; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, holidays

Job summary

DSJ Global is recruiting an Engineering Manager to lead the Controls Engineering Department at a new production facility in Little Rock, AR. You will drive operational excellence, oversee automation infrastructure, and guide a team of control engineers in delivering reliable plant performance.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, hands-on control systems experience, and collaboration across functions to optimize quality, efficiency, and cost. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in control within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong background in PLC control systems.
• Proven leadership in managing technical teams.
• Experience with capital projects and cross-department coordination.
• Knowledge of lean, Six Sigma, and RCA; strong troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Control Engineers supporting plant control systems.
• Oversee reliability and optimization of PLCs, DCS, and SCADA across the facility.
• Manage departmental budget and vendor/service contracts.
• Support capital projects, system upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and participate in proactive safety programs.
• Coordinate software updates, backups, and troubleshooting for control systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Maintain technical skill inventory and training plans for department personnel.

Skills

Team leadership

Plant control systems

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Budget management

Cross-functional coordination

Safety program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

Job description

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas -- Relocation Assistance Available

Summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a strategic and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead the Controls Engineering Department at its new production facility. This role is ideal for leader with expertise in automation and control systems who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Control Engineers supporting plant control systems.
• Oversee reliability and optimization of PLCs, DCS, and SCADA across the facility.
• Manage departmental budget and vendor/service contracts.
• Support capital projects, system upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and participate in proactive safety programs.
• Coordinate software updates, backups, and troubleshooting for control systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Maintain technical skill inventory and training plans for department personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in control within a manufacturing setting
• Strong background in PLC control systems
• Proven leadership in managing technical teams
• Skilled in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and structured problem-solving (Lean, Six Sigma, RCA).
• Experience in capital project management and cross-departmental coordination.
• 401(k) with company match
• Relocation assistance
• Paid vacation, floating holidays, and standard holidays