Control Engineering Manager

Abteilung Information:

Die Afinitas Plattform vereint Weltmarktführer in der Planung, Herstellung, Installation und Wartung von Anlagen für die Produktion von Betonfertigteilen und Erzeugnissen für die Infrastruktur. Durch eine Kombination der Fachkompetenz von HawkeyePedershaab Concrete Technologies Inc., BFS Betonfertigteile GmbH, New Hampton Metal Fabrication Corp. und CAM Sales Inc., verstärkt Afinitas sein Engagement, Best-in-Class-Lösungen und Service für seine Kunden auf der ganzen Welt zu bieten. Afinitas ist ein Teil von BW Forsyth Partners, der Investmentgesellschaft des global aufgestellten Unternehmensverbunds Barry-Wehmiller. Dieser ist in der verarbeitenden Industrie und in der ingenieurtechnischen Beratung tätig und erwirtschaftet pro Jahr einen Umsatz von mehreren Milliarden US-Dollar.

Jobbeschreibung:

The Controls Engineering Leader will be primarily responsible for leading a team of controls engineers, and overseeing all aspects of the electrical, control, software and automation system design and development projects and processes. In addition, the Controls Engineering Leader will lead the design and implementation of automated controls systems including electrical design, technical analysis, and/or resolution of engineering problems for automated concrete construction equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES

· Provide oversight, guidance and assistance to team members as required to meet organizational goals, throughout the design and development process.

· Drive innovation and growth of our products, through collaboration and leadership.

· Continuously improve team performance by understanding the team’s skillset and aspirations compared to the engineering organizational needs and create an action plan to close gaps.

· Foster an inclusive and positive working environment by monitoring team performance, providing timely feedback, constructive direction and ensuring team members’ success.

· Maintain, track and report on performance of the controls engineering team against all performance metrics.

· Stay up to date on current industry trends, technology offerings and best practices.

· Identify new innovations and strategic opportunities to automate machine operations (IIOT, Robotics, Machine learning, AI) for ease of use, higher productivity, quality, reliability, and safety.

· Provide roadmap from conception up to development of automated solutions.

· Develop and implement engineering standards and tool sets, increasing engineering efficiency and quality.

· Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with all Controls team standards.

· Oversee design and qualify new solutions to applicable regulatory standards such as UL, NEC, NFPA 79, CE, and ANSI.

· Ensure robust project documentation, change management and revision control.

· Drive continual improvement by identifying opportunities throughout the design, development and building process and provide plans for correction.

· Develop and track project program and engineering resource requirements including design, installation, and commissioning tasks. Work on team member loading and workload forecasting.

· Schedule resources and tasks to align with overall project schedules and system deliveries. Ensure proper levels of resources are allocated to meet project requirements.

· Ensure all projects are delivered in a timely manner, in line with the project plan, quality, and schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 8+ years of relevant controls experience

· 2+ years of leadership experience

· Experience learning and integrating new technologies.

· Experience in an equipment manufacturing environment

· Familiarity with Electrical design CAD tools will be an added advantage.

· Experience overseeing PLC programming and testing, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) development.

· Ability to collaborate effectively, partnering across multiple departments, with a capacity for listening and absorbing different points of view.

· Detail oriented.

· Excellent verbal communication skills and passion for connecting with others.

· Use judgement to make complex decisions to solve difficult and complex problems.

· In-depth knowledge of PLCs, electrical controls systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility, with travel to customer plants. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in manufacturing areas.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Communicates effectively – developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Customer focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Drives results – consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Manages complexity – making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Optimizes work processes: knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Persuades: using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others

Plans and aligns: planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Resourcefulness – adapts to changing circumstances and priorities; effectively copes with unexpected interruptions, delays, and demands.

Situational adaptability - adapting approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Strategic mindset: seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

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Company:

Afinitas