Faurecia Interior Systems

Controls Engineer

Faurecia Interior Systems$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, with experience in Manufacturing Engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or relevant technical field preferred
  • Training in Faurecia Excellence System required
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and electrical/mechanical design
  • Experience with multiple control logic programming languages and robotics programming
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to Engineering Change Management
  • Design and implement processes for production
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues through QRCI
  • Assist in troubleshooting and programming PLCs and vision systems
  • Conduct process FMEA and develop process documentation
  • Follow up on prototype builds and ensure best practices are implemented

Benefits

  • Commitment to high ethical standards and adherence to company values
  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development
  • Collaboration with various departments and expertise
  • Engagement in innovative manufacturing processes
Full Job Description
Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Position Summary:
The Process/Controls Engineer provides controls / electrical engineering support to the assigned UAP cell and assists maintenance in supporting the plant through trouble shooting / problem solving methodologies to eliminate down time and decrease quality defects to the customer. The Process/Control Engineer will also write / create / modify programs to meet the plant objectives as well as maintain warranty and OEM liabilities.

Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the Engineering Change Management process
• Responsible for the process design and implementation
• Support continuous improvement
• Support production through problem solving and participation in QRCI process
• Assist production with trouble shooting and programming
• Behave in accordance with our values as established in Faurecia's code of ethics and code of management.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Faurecia's Code of Ethics and Code of Management.

Automation/Controls Responsibilities:
• Trouble shooting and programming PLC's - preferably Siemens
• Trouble shooting and programming vision inspection systems
• Robotics - Linear and articulating
• Lean - assembly line balancing, visual factory, Kanban

Process design:
• Define cycle time in line with takt time and standard operations
• Integrate ergonomics principles in line design
• Release manufacturing process documents
• Issue process flowcharts
• Conduct process FMEA
• Support updating plant layout
• Follow-up prototype builds
• Get support from relevant technology experts or support functions

Process implementation:
• Ensure equipment delivery and installation in the plant for continuous improvement
• Carry out process activity analysis
• Implement improvement action plans
• Participate in equipment reception process
• Capitalize on lessons learned and provide best practices

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Knowledge / Skills:
• Strong communication skills - ability to interface with other functions - and work with employees at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skilled
• Must be very knowledgeable in Process and Manufacturing methods

Education / Experience:
• At least 5 years' experience in automotive manufacturing, including one position in Manufacturing Engineering
• Preferably a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technical discipline
• Trained in Faurecia Excellence System
• Auto CAD, Electrical and mechanical, Multiple controls logic languages software programming, robot programming, robot programming
• Proficient level of English

*This position is not eligible now or in the future for Visa sponsorship*

About Faurecia Interior Systems

Faurecia Interior Systems is a global automotive supplier that specializes in interior systems and components. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Faurecia Interior Systems offers a wide range of products, including seats, instrument panels, and door panels. The company operates over 100 manufacturing sites and 15 R&D centers worldwide. Faurecia Interior Systems is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as using recycled materials and reducing waste.
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