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The Controls Engineer will troubleshoot PLC ladder logic, maintain automation systems, support equipment reliability, and improve processes in a manufacturing environment.

Design, develop, validate, and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and layouts; support prototype builds and production launches; implement poka-yoke and continuous improvement; ensure compliance with ISO/IATF16949 and create PFMEAs, control plans, process flows, and operator instructions; train production teams and support quality, safety, and EHS initiatives.

Lead and execute production quality activities to ensure product reliability and continuous improvement. Prepare PPAPs, perform gage studies and capability analyses, update control plans and PFMEA, resolve customer and supplier quality issues using structured problem-solving, support advanced quality planning, and serve as primary customer quality contact. Occasional travel to customer sites (10-25%).

Support plant financial operations and Controller with GL accounting, month-end close, journal entries, cost allocations, and SOX/internal controls. Perform intercompany reconciliations, AR/AP monitoring, fixed asset tracking, inventory controls, cost accounting and BOM/cost roll-ups. Assist with payroll accuracy, audit support, program expense tracking, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Provide HR support to the Human Resources Manager including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, FMLA/STD management, training coordination, policy development, employee relations, confidentiality maintenance, and safety engagement at the plant.

Lead and execute manufacturing quality activities including APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA, DOE, and root cause/corrective actions. Act as customer and supplier quality contact, drive continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), support launches, maintain documentation, and mentor team members to improve product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Coordinate and manage production scheduling and material flow for the plant. Create demand and production schedules, collaborate with customers, purchasing, production and engineering on product releases and shipping, drive on-time delivery and inventory targets, support launches, and lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.

Manage trim design and processes for a seating business unit, lead trim engineers and technicians, resolve customer technical issues, ensure DFMEA and BEP application, approve trim data/releases in TPDM and PLM, coordinate cross-functional integration, manage budgets, training, and career development, and support global program execution and manufacturability.

Develop and maintain automation control systems for automotive seating production. Involves PLC troubleshooting, programming, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsible for financial analysis, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, maintaining Cost Accounting systems, coordinating audits, and assisting with annual profit planning.