Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Position
:
Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Duration
: 1 year contract + possible extensions

• 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Controls in Vehicle Production – troubleshoot new software & hardware systems to solve manufacturing issues
• 2+ years of experience working with CAD, PLC (Allen‑Bradley/Siemens), RS Logix, HMI, Profinet
• 2+ yrs of networking and communication protocol experience

Insight Global is looking for a Manufacturing Controls Engineer in the Louisville, Kentucky area. The Engineer will be responsible for launching hardware components within the plant, helping to control the product travel within the freight systems – loading and unloading, working through material demand, inventory levels, and production schedules, and reviewing and approving suppliers designs along with the buyoffs. The Engineer will be working with various teams within the Material Planning & Logistics team and their counterparts in the plant.

• Ensure adherence and compliance to the company Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
• Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles.
• Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects.
• Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow.
• Identify and implement Controls Best Practice; launch Enablers, Training, and Change Control, etc.
• Liaison with IT on IT / Controls interface issues
• Drawing approvals and updates, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electrical
• Monitor use of Structured software specification, organize training for OEM's where required.
• Issue resolution during machine build, installation, and steady state production.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production‑related downtime (i.e. PLC programs, HMI Screens, etc.)
• Setup and maintenance of industrial bar code scanners and printers
• Run‑off equipment per specifications at supplier and plant to validate capability and robustness including safety.
• Ensure production systems meet objectives through Process Design and FMEAs
• Work with plant and Manufacturing Engineering personnel with appropriate timing and installation documentation, to ensure efficient/timely installation and validation.
• Ensure the identification and capture of lessons learned along with their application to new programs, as well as the impact to existing strategies and standards.
• Troubleshoot PLC, robot, and other automation problems.
• Update program backups for automation
• Program new installations of vision, fastening, dispense, leak test, electrical test, gantry, and conveyor systems.
• Reprogram automation for engineering changes and improvements

$30/hr to $40/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.