Controls Department Manager
Position Summary:
The Controls Department Manager position is a very integral part of the success of our company. The Controls Department Manager must closely monitor the Production Schedule dates regarding all Engineering and Assembly functions. Success depends on the ability to motivate and inspire enthusiasm among team members.
Daily activities involve:
Electrical Assembly Management:
- Providing daily leadership and technical direction to Electrical Assemblers and Electro-Mech Techs of varying degrees of experience
- Teaching and mentoring Assemblers and Techs in proper techniques for standard and custom assembly practices related to PAI equipment
- Assigning & assisting assemblers to specific project related tasks:
- Working closely with the Production Manager and Mechanical Assembly Supervisor to be sure the electrical/controls scope for all projects are in alignment with the mechanical scope to ensure customer requirements and schedules are met
- Effectively communicating project concerns, issues and progress to the Production Manager
- Maintaining quality of all construction and assembly
Basic Requirements:
- Strong Industrial Electrical Controls Background, specifically in regard to AB-Rockwell products
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. You must be able to act as the “interpreter” for introverted Electrical and Mechanical engineers as well as non-technical people.
- Ability to read and understand layout, schematics, and other technical drawings
- Understanding of various product manufacturing processes as it relates to material handling
- Demonstrate the ability to drive a project to keep it on schedule while controlling quality, project scope, and cost
Preferred Experience:
- Electrical Controls Engineering background
- 5+ years of experience in conveyor or custom equipment manufacturing
- AutoCAD 2D experience
- AutoCAD Electrical experience
- AutoCAD 3D (Inventor) or SolidWorks experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
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For additional information on this opportunity, or other positions of interest, contact Scott DeWitte with gpac Recruiting in Sioux Falls.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
