Sr. Process Controls Supervisor

Job Description

Onsite

This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Global Technical Center on a full-time basis.

The Role

The Sr. Process Controls Supervisor is responsible for the Program Execution for Machine Controls.  Work will be performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. 

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

• New program implementation/execution (SOR prep, forecasting, controls/robotics design, equipment build/run-off and buyoff)

• Design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high-quality parts

• Manage deliveries to program timing milestones

• Provide project report outs to senior management

• Existing program/site support (troubleshooting, etc.)

• Provide technical direction to less experienced controls engineers.

• Design and troubleshooting of electrical controls systems

• Provide technical direction to less experienced controls engineers

• People Leader responsibilities for direct reports including but not limited to: CAP – goal setting, mid-year and year-end review. Managing results and evaluating/coaching individual performance. Compensation planning and communication. Training and development planning

• Support manager with general administrative tasks such as managing budget targets, approving travel requests, expense reports, PTAS and purchasing request & planning vacation schedules

• Work may involve development and testing of advanced process technology

• Travel as required ​(up to 75%)

Additional Job Description

Your Skills And Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

• 5+ years of experience as a controls engineer

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical/control systems and the ability to apply these concepts within a manufacturing environment

• Experience in Allen Bradley PLC and Siemens HMI programming, Ethernet and/or Devicenet networks

• Ability to design and trouble shoot electrical controls systems

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple challenging projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results

• Proven ability in project management skills

• Multiple different manufacturing controls assignments with successful individual achievements

• Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems

 What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated understanding of plant floor work

• General knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus

• Prior work experience as a controls engineer in the automotive field

• Knowledge of GM’s global controls architecture 

• Experience managing people/leading a team

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged