Automation Controls Engineer / Manager (134384) Masters, Bachelors, Certified Black Belt, TS16949 Lead Auditor / Stamping, Welding, Fabrication, Assembly / Automotive, Truck, Manufacturing, Oil-Gas / Robotics, PLCs, HMIs, Conveyors, Vision Systems / Patent Holder

Manufacturing Controls Manager who brings 20+ years of engineering, operations, and automation leadership with a rare combination of hands-on controls mastery and executive-level strategy. From robotics to PLCs, HMI to SCADA, stamping to seat assemblies—he’s led technical transformations across OEMs, Tier 1s, and high-volume manufacturing. He has a Masters degree in Manufacturing Systems and is a Certified TS 16949 Lead Auditor. He is also a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. His experience includes multiple PLC and Robotics platforms supporting a variety of manufacturing operations. If you’re looking for a powerhouse who can automate your floor, reduce defects, and develop a high-performing engineering team while saving millions—you just found him! This Game Changer is willing to relocate His impressive experience includes:

• Deep Controls Expertise: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, SCADA, HMI, Fanuc/Kuka/Yaskawa robots, servo/stepper systems, Modbus, VFDs—you name it, he’s coded, wired, and commissioned it.
• Leadership in Automation Strategy: As Automation Director at TMG, built new product platforms, generator controls, and communication infrastructure from scratch.
• $3.4M Cost Savings Initiative: At Lasko Products, identified and implemented 40 automation projects with lean ROI over 5 years.
• Hands-On + Strategic: Whether he’s designing an EOAT or managing a plant-wide PM program that lifts OEE by 25%, he balances execution with vision.
• Team Builder & Culture Changer: Built high-performing teams at Magna, Tachi-S, and Navistar—improving retention, engagement, and first-time-through by double digits.
• Award-Winning Innovator: Multiple patents, a President’s Award, and a 99% compliance rate across several plant launches.
• Process & Profitability Focused: Improved OEE from 40% to 76% at MartinRea, cut quality cost by 60% at SKD Automotive, and launched $3M+ seat program in record time at Navistar.
• Developed communication packages for communication with Modbus devices.
• HMI development for PLC applications.
• Generator controls development enabling remote start and monitoring Field units.
• Identified 40 areas in the plant where automation could be utilized to reduce both cost and manpower requirements, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
• Initiated $3.4M in cost savings activities to be carried out over the next 5 years, to improve the profitability and competitiveness of the plant.
• Improved plant overall OEE from 40% to 76%, optimizing productivity and performance.
• Decreased cost of purchased components by ~40% of original quoted cost for gear shaping and broaching; designed and built robotic cell for press tending and gear shaping equipment.

• Automation
• Automated Fabrication Applications
• Automated Press / Stamping Applications
• Automated Welding Applications
• Automation Project Management
• Automotive Manufacturing Automation
• General Manufacturing Automation
• Original Equipment Manufacturer Automation
• Inspection / Test Automation
• Oil / Gas Production Automation
• Tank Farm Automation
• Truck / Bus
• Assembly Operations
• Manufacturing Operations
• Stamping Operations
• Welding Operations
• Robot Programming
• HMI Development
• Fixed Automation
• Programmable Automation
• Flexible Automation
• Automatic Assembly Machines
• Automated Transfer Lines
• HMI – Human Machine Interface
• SCADA – Supervisory Control and Upgrading Analog to Digital Systems
• High Performance Data Acquisition Systems
• Industrial Process Automation Integration
• Mapping of Signal Inputs for Cards
• Analog / Digital Input Cards
• Analog / Digital Output Cards
• Developing Cabinet Drawing Layouts
• Developing IO Layout Drawings
• I/O Hardware
• PLC Programming / Troubleshooting
• Allen Bradley PLCs
• Rockwell PLCs
• Siemens PLCs
• Keyence PLCs
• KOYO PLCs
• Rockwell PLCs
• Process Controls Integration
• Touch Screen
• RTUs
• Stepper Systems
• Servo Systems
• Embedded Controllers
• Automated Conveyor Systems
• Fluid Dispensing Controls
• Digital circuits
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Optical Inspection
• Vision systems
• Material Handling Robots
• Welding Robots
• Inspection Robots
• Painting Robots
• Assembly Robots
• Palletizing Robots
• Fanuc Robots
• Kawasaki Robots
• Kuka Robots
• Motoman Robots
• OTC Robots
• Panasonic Robots
• Puma Robots
• Yaskawa Robots
• Developing end of arm tooling packages (EOAT)
• Rapid Language
• Offline Programming
• Robot Simulation Tools
• Troubleshooting Robotics
• Connecting VFD to control networks
• Dismantling Equipment
• Documentation Packages
• Drive Configuration
• Equipment Design / Build / Upgrades
• Fluid Control Automation
• Machine Design
• Machine Control
• Managing Outside Resources For Automation Work
• Motor Control
• Process Control
• Setup Automation
• SPC
• Troubleshooting Plant Automation
• Field Checkout / Commissioning
• Validation Plan
• NFPA
• ANSI
• Continuous Improvement
• Improving OEE
• Machine Design
• AutoCAD Mechanical
• Mechanical Design using Autodesk Inventor.
• Circuit Board Design Using KiCAD
• Program Management
• Cost Savings
• Improve Profitability and Competitiveness
• PM Program
• Overtime Reduction
• Improved Productivity
• Plant Layout
• On-Time Delivery
• VDA Audits
• Best Practices
• Design Validation Plan
• Reduction in Defects and Rework
• Quality Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Value Stream Mapping

Education and Credentials
• Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
• Bachelor of Science from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• Certified ISO/TS 16949 Registered Lead Auditor
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Purdue University MEP