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At-a-Glance:
Are you ready to build your career by joining an international automotive company? If so, our client is hiring a Controls Planner Specialist.

What You'll Do:

• Supports the design and integration of control systems within the department, establishing industry-leading practices and ensuring compliance with central functions.
• Analyzes designs both technically and financially, advocating for modifications in line with standards.
• Works with internal stakeholders and external vendors to plan and execute project initiatives.
• Seeks the most cost-effective, high-quality, ergonomic, and environmentally friendly solutions, while fostering technical innovation.
• Prepares cost projections, including investment and budgetary considerations, drafts technical requirements, and solicits quotations.
• Supports the selection process for potential contractors, managing the invitation to bid, assessment of proposals, and recommendations for contract awards.
• Supports the acceptance of equipment from suppliers and its subsequent transition to the production team.
• Executes highly complex projects with a strict adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Keeps management informed about key project milestones and progress.
• Introduces corrective actions to enhance the dependability of control equipment promptly.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as directed by management.

What You'll Bring:

• BA/BS degree in IT or Engineering or AA/AS degree in a related technical field (IT/Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics) and 2 years of professional controls planning experience in a manufacturing environment or the equivalent of 4 years of professional controls planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expert 5 years' experience required:
  • Professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
  • Professional experience managing projects including structural modification measures in several equipment and/or controls planning projects.
  • Professional experience with production/controls systems and equipment.
  • Knowledge of controls systems.
  • Skills problem investigation & data analysis.
  • Skills in long and short-term project management (continuous improvement, process analysis, controls planning).
  • MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access).
  • Professional communication skills (written, verbal and presentation).
• Advanced 3 years' experience required:
  • Skills to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
  • Skills in using and applying statistical methods.
  • Microsoft Office Project skills.

Position Type: Contract

Get in Touch:
We want to hear from you! If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Lalit at to learn more.

Who We Are:
Since 1986, Hired by Matrix, Inc. has improved our candidates' lives with exciting job opportunities that provide outstanding career advancement. Hired by Matrix offers our contract professionals competitive salaries, benefits after 60 days, and a 401k option with a company match after one year. Hired by Matrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proud to be certified as both a Woman Owned Business Enterprise and a Woman Owned Small Business.

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