Assign work schedules for Controls Engineers and Designers.
Maintain a current resource sheet with active and future project assignments for all Controls activities
Ensure quality work from controls Engineers and Designers, setting standards and building tools to create common practice between the controls team.
Monitor progress on projects to ensure all Controls activities are on schedule partnerships.
Drive standardization for Final Assembly Tooling
Ensure the "Lessons Learned" loop from implementation back to core is being realized with the tooling supplier base
Team Leadership & Development: Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to a team of manufacturing engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning**.**
Generate electrical/pneumatic schematics and BOM's in compliance with established company
Review the programming I electrical specifications and requirements in detail with the assigned Controls personnel to ensure full compliance is achieved.
Provide support for any control system issue or concern with customers.
Provide support for all Controls Engineers & Designers to help facilitate their job performance.
Provide support for all Controls Engineers & Designers to help facilitate their job performance.
Ensure controls engineering support is provided to customers, sales, and project managers
Travel for machine installation as required.

Requirements

B.S. Engineering- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience or similar related technical field; or foreign equivalency degree, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
2+ years' experience in Mfg leadership capacity
Proven ability to manage multiple projects
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
Proficiency in leveraging Virtual Manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Team Center, Vis mockup) for advanced analysis and process optimization.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to travel to supplier base within greater Detroit area
Ability to travel to Ford North American Assembly Plant facilities for installation of equipment/tooling as needed.
Vehicle development processes
Proficiency with GVOSS
Automotive manufacturing and launch processes

Benefits

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringProject ManagementElectrical SpecificationsPneumatic SchematicsBOM GenerationVirtual ManufacturingProcess OptimizationGVOSS

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentorshipTechnical GuidanceCollaborationContinuous LearningCommunicationPresentationInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple ProjectsProblem Solving

Certifications

B.S. EngineeringEquivalent ExperienceForeign Equivalency Degree