Controls Engineering Manager

KION Group

Controls Engineering Manager leading project execution engineers within the Project Engineering Organization for logistics automation solutions. Ensuring project success and team development across multiple locations in the United States.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeWauwatosa • Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,000 - $167,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of project execution engineers within the Project Engineering Organization
Own project performance and outcomes of direct engineering team
Provide coaching and guidance to help ensure team member and project success
Ensure project targets are met for quality, on-time delivery, and cost
Provide regular reporting of project performance and status to management and peers
Maintain accurate monthly forecasting across assigned projects
Proactively manage direct project budgets
Attend project turnovers and assess projects for technical, cost, and schedule risks
Make project staffing decisions based on team skills and project priorities
Drive continuous talent development and performance evaluation

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience leading engineers on various size and complexity projects
Experience with material handling systems and/or logistics automation preferred
BS in Electrical Engineering or related field of engineering
Ability to work individually and lead with minimal supervision
Knowledge of CAD design software including AutoCAD is a plus
Knowledge of PLCs including Allen-Bradley and/or Rockwell a plus
Ability to solve complex problems and recommend cost-effective solutions
Proven communications skills, collaboration, flexibility, and willingness to lead and work as part of a team
Excellent leadership, teamwork, influencing, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementmaterial handling systemslogistics automationCAD design softwareAutoCADPLCsAllen-BradleyRockwellproblem solvingcost-effective solutions

Soft Skills

leadershipteamworkcommunicationcollaborationflexibilityinterpersonal skillscoachingguidanceperformance evaluationtalent development

Certifications

BS in Electrical Engineering