Controls Engineering SupervisorEaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Controls Engineering Supervisor. This is a Full Time (M-F Daylight), onsite role based at our Aerospace Manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids, MI! Relocation benefits are available from within the United States!The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $ a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.What You'll Do:The Controls Engineering Supervisor is responsible for driving technical and process excellence while providing strong people leadership and delivering timely results at Eaton's Grand Rapids site.
This role leads automation and test equipment initiatives supporting electro-mechanical actuator products, including actuators, controllers, motors, locking mechanisms and related components. The position balances hands-on technical contribution with supervisory responsibility, ensuring production test systems are robust, compliant, and aligned with manufacturing readiness goals.Provide controls engineering and automation leadership to improve Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL) for new and existing products.Identify, develop, and implement automation solutions to support the build-up of new production lines, with primary accountability for process control architecture, implementation, and reduction of manual touch time.Evaluate existing production and test automation solutions and provide technical direction, recommendations, and implementation support to improve test effectiveness, reliability, throughput, and scalability.Provide hands-on test leadership for all production test equipment at the siteManage the design, build, and verification of production test equipment through external and internal suppliers for Capital projects.Ensure test equipment update requirements from Manufacturing Change Orders are implemented in a timely manner.Promote Continuous Improvement mindset with testing plans and test equipment consolidation ideas in line with developing a 5-yr CAPEX plan.Manage Test Engineer(s) and Technicians in test equipment troubleshooting and repair. Manage purchasing and maintaining spares for equipment and parts. Provide technical advice and guidance to this team. Create opportunities for growth and development for team members.
Performance manage and coach high and low performers on the team effectively. Development of organizational capability/capacity and engineering/technical skills among staff to support the site and organization operating unit strategy. Maintenance of appropriate training programs to assure continuous learning.Create and release drawings and schematics as updates are needed.Perform troubleshooting and repair of test equipment.Perform hands-on testing as requiredComply with Eaton's high expectations for a safe work environment.Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science fields from an accredited institution5+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment3+ years of experience in manufacturing, sustaining, and/or test engineeringMust be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the futureThis position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.
ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or RefugeePreferred Criteria:Bachelor's Degree in Controls, Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace EngineeringExperience with testing electrical systemsExperience writing test procedures and reportsKnowledge and experience with DO-160 or MIL-STD testing requirementsExperience with developing and debugging test equipment, executable software, and code using LabVIEW (NI)Demonstrated experience in leadershipProject management experienceSkills:Knowledge of algorithm design and programming logicFamiliarity with root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action (CA) methodologiesExperience working with automation, control, and monitoring systems and softwareAbility to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain mechanical systems and electrical equipmentUnderstanding of standard operating procedures, engineering documentation, and electrical diagramsExperience with automated test equipment and implementationKnowledge of Catia, ProE, or other 3D design toolsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent facilitation skills, project management skills, and drive for resultsAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from production associates to the leadership team