What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at FORVIA Interiors?
Position Summary:
The Process/Controls Engineer provides controls / electrical engineering support to the assigned UAP cell and assists maintenance in supporting the plant through trouble shooting / problem solving methodologies to eliminate down time and decrease quality defects to the customer. The Process/Control Engineer will also write / create / modify programs to meet the plant objectives as well as maintain warranty and OEM liabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the Engineering Change Management process
- Responsible for the process design and implementation
- Support continuous improvement
- Support production through problem solving and participation in QRCI process
- Assist production with trouble shooting and programming
- Behave in accordance with our values as established in Faurecia’s code of ethics and code of management.
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management.
Knowledge / Skills:
- Strong communication skills - ability to interface with other functions – and work with employees at all levels of the organization
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skilled
- Must be very knowledgeable in Process and Manufacturing methods
Automation/Controls Responsibilities:
- Trouble shooting and programming PLC’s – preferably Siemens
- Trouble shooting and programming vision inspection systems
- Robotics – Linear and articulating
- Lean – assembly line balancing, visual factory, Kanban
Process design:
- Define cycle time in line with takt time and standard operations
- Integrate ergonomics principles in line design
- Release manufacturing process documents
- Issue process flowcharts
- Conduct process FMEA
- Support updating plant layout
- Follow-up prototype builds
- Get support from relevant technology experts or support functions
Process implementation:
- Ensure equipment delivery and installation in the plant for continuous improvement
- Carry out process activity analysis
- Implement improvement action plans
- Participate in equipment reception process
- Capitalize on lessons learned and provide best practices
Education / Experience:
- At least 5 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering
- Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or technical discipline
- Trained in Faurecia Excellence System
- Auto CAD, Electrical and mechanical, Multiple controls logic languages software programming, robot programming, robot programming
- Proficient level of English
*This position is not eligible now or in the future for Visa sponsorship*
Pay: $84,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $84,000 - $110,000