Controls Engineer

KION Group

. Translate the project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for the engineering teams (including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning) .

Posted 3/27/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $128,250 - $188,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate the project contractual technical requirements into deliverables and tasks for the engineering teams (including design/layout, emulation, order entry, drawings, and commissioning)
Identify needed resources across engineering teams and with external suppliers and assign tasks across the project team.
Ensure a high degree of quality of output for all deliverables and the entire solution via alignment to established standards for processes, engineering quality, and standard work.
Identify and resolve issues that affect engineering tasks to avoid negative impact on the project.
Monitor and manage project/team performance and ensure KPIs are met.
Deliver the work package assigned by the Project Manager on time and within budget.
Act as the main point of contact for project management, installation, procurement, external suppliers, manufacturing, etc. regarding all engineering deliverables.
Ensure completion of all necessary specifications for third-party components, resale, etc. are accurate and complete; collaborating closely with ME/CE Leads as needed to ensure completion.
Together with the SIM, provide Solutions Development input on project schedule and engineering resource estimates and availability and influence the use of standard designs.
Align with line managers about performance, skill set, and availability of project engineering resources.
Track engineering progress and ensuring project is pacing to schedule; align with ME/CE Leads and SAE as needed to report progress.
Crafting project status reports, financial forecast, and schedule updates
Support the project manager in risk management and risk mitigation actions by documenting, escalating, and managing project risk, preparing PSR / PVRs
Lead technical reviews and conduct post-mortem with PM to feed continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics)
Prior experience leading project technical deliverables, prefer material handling project experience
5+ years of experience in engineering or project management
Exceptional customer focus and ability to deliver results
Demonstrated problem solver with excellent communication skills
Ability to navigate, influence and operate in a strongly matrixed global organization
Ability to travel up to 40%
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefit
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementengineeringtechnical deliverablesrisk managementproblem solvingquality assuranceresource allocationperformance monitoringfinancial forecastingschedule management

Soft Skills

customer focuscommunicationinfluencingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsteam managementadaptabilitycontinuous improvementnegotiation

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering