Controls Engineer

Faurecia • Columbus, IN

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Controls Engineer will provide controls and electrical engineering support to the assigned UAP cell and maintenance efforts. They will become an expert to assist maintenance in supporting the plant UAP through trouble shooting and problem-solving methodologies. They will aim to eliminate down time and decrease quality defects to the customers. They will be required to write, create, and modify programs to meet the plant objectives.

The main missions of the role are:
Provide controls and manufacturing engineering support to assigned UAP areas and plant wide initiatives
Provide support to the Quality Department and Quality Engineer as required
Provide support to the Maintenance Department in equipment trouble shooting to reduce and eliminate downtime
Review processes and procedures on an on-going basis for safety, quality and production efficiency
Assist in other UAP support as assigned
Participate in Hoshin and Continuous Improvement events as assigned
Participate as TS16949 and/or ISO 14001 Internal Audits as assigned

Specific Responsibilities:
Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize down-time
Maintain PFMEA and all downstream documents for minor changes
Provide input into PFMEA generation for new programs
Provide justification for standards changes
QRQC’s – supporting quality for customer issues
Provide and update parts drawing (mechanical and electrical) to maintenance
Provide input into EO meetings
5-S of plant
Provide justification of major purchases for Core Group to manager
Stay informed of environmental aspects
Follow procedures and work to eliminate or reduce the PFMEA ratings as relates to position and/or department
Stay informed of quality issues and opportunities related to position and/or department
Follow procedures and corrective actions to eliminate or reduce PPM’s
Complete all other duties and tasks as assigned management

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline; or 5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
• Manufacturing experience
• Automotive Experience, preferably
• Autocad – electrical and mechanical
• Allen Bradley software and programming experience
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC programs
• Experience leading and managing automation of a manufacturing process
• Knowledge and expertise on automation tools and machinery/technologies
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management

Nice To Haves

• Cultivates Innovation
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Collaborates well with others
• Open-mindedness, Drive, Accountability
• Excellent communications skills

Responsibilities

• Provide controls and manufacturing engineering support to assigned UAP areas and plant wide initiatives
• Provide support to the Quality Department and Quality Engineer as required
• Provide support to the Maintenance Department in equipment trouble shooting to reduce and eliminate downtime
• Review processes and procedures on an on-going basis for safety, quality and production efficiency
• Assist in other UAP support as assigned
• Participate in Hoshin and Continuous Improvement events as assigned
• Participate as TS16949 and/or ISO 14001 Internal Audits as assigned
• Coordinate with Maintenance to minimize down-time
• Maintain PFMEA and all downstream documents for minor changes
• Provide input into PFMEA generation for new programs
• Provide justification for standards changes
• QRQC’s – supporting quality for customer issues
• Provide and update parts drawing (mechanical and electrical) to maintenance
• Provide input into EO meetings
• 5-S of plant
• Provide justification of major purchases for Core Group to manager
• Stay informed of environmental aspects
• Follow procedures and work to eliminate or reduce the PFMEA ratings as relates to position and/or department
• Stay informed of quality issues and opportunities related to position and/or department
• Follow procedures and corrective actions to eliminate or reduce PPM’s
• Complete all other duties and tasks as assigned management

Benefits

• Engaging and dynamic environment
• Opportunity for career development
• Learning environment with tools and resources
• More than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University
• Multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
• Inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company
• Gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees