Controls Manager - Vehicle Process Engineering

The Controls Manager is responsible for the supervision of Controls Supervisors, Controls Specialists, Network Specialists, Automation Specialists, Controls Project Leads, Controls Coordinators and Launch Engineers who are tasked with supporting Launches, Standards and Specifications. 

Additionally, the scope of this position will span the core functions of Vehicle Process Engineering in Body shops, Paint and General Assembly. 

The Controls Manager’s role will include supporting direction setting for Preventive Maintenance Plans that includes proactive tools (Network Validations, Electrical Audits, etc.) with the objective to reduce equipment failures and have a vertical launch. The Controls Manager is responsible to lead the Controls Supervisors and Controls Project Leads establishing project timing.  The Controls Manager will conduct regular team meetings to review progress, help supervise resources, monitor projects to meet their technical and business objectives and assist in the development advanced training and standard processes. 

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Develop and maintain all aspects of Controls Standards and Specifications 
• Governance of software and hardware floor revisions to VPECR Standards and Specifications 
• Sustain upper level (IT) interfaces to plant floor 
• Direct diagnostics and FIS initiatives to CoC Standards 
• Pilot technical innovation projects through solution testing and task validation 
• Specification documentation through EWOs, PFJs, Kaizens and FIS reports 
• Review and approve necessary changes to VPECR Standards and documentation through EWOs, MPIs, and Kaizens 
• Project Management 
• Support in establishing project timing 
• Conduct regular team meetings to review progress 
• Supervise resources 
• Monitor projects to meet their technical and business objectives 
• Develop advanced training and standard processes 

 Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or equivalent or high school diploma / GED with 10+ years of experience in an automation environment
• Minimum 5+ years of engineering experience in an automation environment 
• Experience managing a technical team  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master degree 
• Distributed Control System troubleshooting and problem resolution experience 
• Ability to troubleshoot and install PNET/ENET/DNET networks 
• Ability to setup and manage automated equipment archiving systems 
• Strong understanding of Controls electrical design CAD software (ePlan / AutoCAD) 
• Innovated thinker with excellent organizational and project management skills 
• Experience developing a library of maintenance training and Standard Maintenance Procedures 
• Demonstrated team leadership and communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Access, Outlook and SQL) 
• Proficient in Google Suite 
• Self-directed and motivated to implement change within the direction and scope of FCA Senior Management