Controls Project Manager - Jll 101

Job Description

• Description:
  The Controls Project Manager is responsible for ensuring a successful launch of new programs and kitted systems with regards to Controls and Robotics found within the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) environment. Participation and support in the development and implementation of Manufacturing Engineering Controls and Robotics (MECR) standards and specifications during the design through the launch phase of new products are fundamental to this position. The scope of this team will span the core functions of MECR in Paint, Body and General Assembly. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
  
  Development and delivery of their team's applications, while leading the way on shaping the culture and craft of their respective team.
  Conducting regular team meetings to review progress and identify potential obstacles, monitoring projects to meet their technical and business objectives, review of lessons learned, solutions to current and past issues, tracking and updating action registers and coordinating work schedules.
  Expected to continuously work towards the development of advanced training and standard processes.
  Lead the execution, deployment and integration of the following disciplines, to include all hardware and software, but not limited to Control Devices, Network Architecture, Robotics, Communication Systems, Center Information Boards (CIB), MECR/ICT Joint Systems, Auxiliary equipment: Light screens, Perimeter Laser Scanners (PLS), Photo Eyes, RFID, Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV), Autonomous Guided Cart (AGC), Other auxiliary equipment, as required.
  Ensuring that build and process is following corporate standards. Leading/Supporting Controls Coordinators, Launch Engineers, Simulation Specialists, Robot Specialists and Automation Specialists in this task. Represent MECR on the project Controls Committee and/or subcommittees
  Support corporate process at plant on controls and robot projects; Through-put improvements; Cycle time improvements; Downtime resolution; Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) reduction; Provide any MECR related reports
• Requirements:
  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
  5+ years of Manufacturing, Engineering and Information Technology with an emphasis on Strategic Planning, IT Applications and Plant Floor Operations required.
  Strong and proficient understanding of Computer Programming Skills (SQL, HTML, JAVA)
  Innovative thinker with excellent organizational and project management skills
  Problem solving skills specific to Information Technology, network management and system designs
  Experience supervising or leading a team of developers and engineers
  Excellent presentation skills, both written and oral
  Proficient with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office Suite software programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Access, Outlook and SQL)
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  Master's Degree, MBA Preferred
  
  Experience with Information Technology Systems
  Understanding of PLC Programing
  Understanding of HMI Development; WinCC and Factory Talk View
  Manufacturing automotive process engineering knowledge
  Notes:
  Schedule: 10 hour days during the week + Saturday and/or Sunday at 8 to 10 hours per day

Work Schedule

• Hours Per Day:8.00
• Hours Per Week:40.00
• Start Time:
• End Time:
• Overtime Required:No

Work Location

• Address:21500 Mound Road
• City:Warren
• State:Michigan
• Country:United States
• Postal Code:48091

Controls Project Manager - JLL 101 (929726)


The Controls Project Manager is responsible for ensuring a successful launch of new programs and kitted systems with regards to Controls and Robotics found within the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) environment. Participation and support in the development and implementation of Manufacturing Engineering Controls and Robotics (MECR) standards and specifications during the design through the launch phase of new products are fundamental to this position. The scope of this team will span the core functions of MECR in Paint, Body and General Assembly. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Development and delivery of their team's applications, while leading the way on shaping the culture and craft of their respective team.
Conducting regular team meetings to review progress and identify potential obstacles, monitoring projects to meet their technical and business objectives, review of lessons learned, solutions to current and past issues, tracking and updating action registers and coordinating work schedules.
Expected to continuously work towards the development of advanced training and standard processes.
Lead the execution, deployment and integration of the following disciplines, to include all hardware and software, but not limited to Control Devices, Network Architecture, Robotics, Communication Systems, Center Information Boards (CIB), MECR/ICT Joint Systems, Auxiliary equipment: Light screens, Perimeter Laser Scanners (PLS), Photo Eyes, RFID, Autonomous Guided Vehicle (AGV), Autonomous Guided Cart (AGC), Other auxiliary equipment, as required.
Ensuring that build and process is following corporate standards. Leading/Supporting Controls Coordinators, Launch Engineers, Simulation Specialists, Robot Specialists and Automation Specialists in this task. Represent MECR on the project Controls Committee and/or subcommittees
Support corporate process at plant on controls and robot projects; Through-put improvements; Cycle time improvements; Downtime resolution; Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) reduction; Provide any MECR related reports

Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
5+ years of Manufacturing, Engineering and Information Technology with an emphasis on Strategic Planning, IT Applications and Plant Floor Operations required.
Strong and proficient understanding of Computer Programming Skills (SQL, HTML, JAVA)
Innovative thinker with excellent organizational and project management skills
Problem solving skills specific to Information Technology, network management and system designs
Experience supervising or leading a team of developers and engineers
Excellent presentation skills, both written and oral
Proficient with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft Office Suite software programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Access, Outlook and SQL)

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree, MBA Preferred
Experience with Information Technology Systems
Understanding of PLC Programing
Understanding of HMI Development; WinCC and Factory Talk View
Manufacturing automotive process engineering knowledge
Notes:

• Schedule: 10 hour days during the week + Saturday and/or Sunday at 8 to 10 hours per day
• Strong Project Management skills to support plant launch. Liaison between plant, manufacturing engineering and installation contractors
• Able to handle conflict
• Ensure good build practices; meet with contractors; report out to management.
• Understand and review code and firmware revisions.