Manufacturing Electrical Controls Engineer

LS Solutions; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to drive mass production, business planning, and new model initiatives, ensuring safety, quality, environmental, delivery, cost, and morale targets are met.

The role leads cross-functional teams, analyzes data, mentors staff, manages budgets, and implements PDCA-driven improvements. Travel and overtime may be required to support uptime and continuous improvement efforts on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in manufacturing-related computer applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead projects from initiation to completion.
• Technical troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate across all levels to ensure alignment.
• Analyze reports to identify gaps and drive improvements.
• Use data analysis and PDCA to solve problems and support decisions.
• Monitor and optimize equipment and processes for performance and costs.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members' technical skills.
• Prioritize tasks and make data-driven decisions.
• Manage project activities, including schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Test and implement new technologies to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Develop and oversee budgets to meet cost targets.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

PDCA

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Prioritization

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

Lead the development and execution of innovative technical activities in Mass Production, Business Planning, and New Model initiatives to meet safety, quality, environmental, delivery, cost, and morale targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively across all organizational levels to ensure alignment.
• Analyze reports to identify gaps, develop countermeasures, and drive continuous improvement.
• Utilize data analysis and PDCA methodology to solve complex problems and support decision-making.
• Monitor and optimize equipment and processes for manufacturing performance and cost efficiency.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members' technical skills.
• Prioritize tasks and make data-driven decisions to achieve objectives.
• Manage project activities, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Test and implement new technologies to improve equipment reliability and process efficiency.
• Develop and oversee budgets to meet cost targets.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Engineering or related field; relevant experience if no degree.
• Proficiency in manufacturing-related computer applications.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead projects from initiation to completion.
• Technical troubleshooting and analytical capabilities.

Decision-Making & Work Environment

Make strategic decisions on line performance, resource planning, and improvement strategies. Work involves manufacturing environments requiring PPE, with hands-on troubleshooting and potential overtime/support, including travel as needed.