{"id":3509,"date":"2025-06-27T16:36:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/?p=3509"},"modified":"2025-09-05T01:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T05:39:34","slug":"automation-controls-engineer-manager-134384-masters-bachelors-certified-black-belt-ts16949-lead-auditor-stamping-welding-fabrication-assembly-automotive-truck-manufacturing-oil-gas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mriomega.com\/index.php\/controls-automation\/automation-controls-engineer-manager-134384-masters-bachelors-certified-black-belt-ts16949-lead-auditor-stamping-welding-fabrication-assembly-automotive-truck-manufacturing-oil-gas\/","title":{"rendered":"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"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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\u2014he\u2019s led technical transformations across OEMs, Tier 1s, and high-volume manufacturing. <\/strong>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\u2014you just found him! This Game Changer is willing to relocate <\/strong>His impressive experience includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Deep Controls Expertise: Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, SCADA, HMI, Fanuc\/Kuka\/Yaskawa robots, servo\/stepper systems, Modbus, VFDs\u2014you name it, he\u2019s coded, wired, and commissioned it.
\u2022 Leadership in Automation Strategy: As Automation Director at TMG, built new product platforms, generator controls, and communication infrastructure from scratch.
\u2022 $3.4M Cost Savings Initiative: At Lasko Products, identified and implemented 40 automation projects with lean ROI over 5 years.
\u2022 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.
\u2022 Team Builder & Culture Changer: Built high-performing teams at Magna, Tachi-S, and Navistar\u2014improving retention, engagement, and first-time-through by double digits.
\u2022 Award-Winning Innovator: Multiple patents, a President\u2019s Award, and a 99% compliance rate across several plant launches.
\u2022 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.
\u2022 Developed communication packages for communication with Modbus devices.
\u2022 HMI development for PLC applications.
\u2022 Generator controls development enabling remote start and monitoring Field units.
\u2022 Identified 40 areas in the plant where automation could be utilized to reduce both cost and manpower requirements, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
\u2022 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.
\u2022 Improved plant overall OEE from 40% to 76%, optimizing productivity and performance.
\u2022 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Automation
\u2022 Automated Fabrication Applications
\u2022 Automated Press \/ Stamping Applications
\u2022 Automated Welding Applications
\u2022 Automation Project Management
\u2022 Automotive Manufacturing Automation
\u2022 General Manufacturing Automation
\u2022 Original Equipment Manufacturer Automation
\u2022 Inspection \/ Test Automation
\u2022 Oil \/ Gas Production Automation
\u2022 Tank Farm Automation
\u2022 Truck \/ Bus
\u2022 Assembly Operations
\u2022 Manufacturing Operations
\u2022 Stamping Operations
\u2022 Welding Operations
\u2022 Robot Programming
\u2022 HMI Development
\u2022 Fixed Automation
\u2022 Programmable Automation
\u2022 Flexible Automation
\u2022 Automatic Assembly Machines
\u2022 Automated Transfer Lines
\u2022 HMI – Human Machine Interface
\u2022 SCADA – Supervisory Control and Upgrading Analog to Digital Systems
\u2022 High Performance Data Acquisition Systems
\u2022 Industrial Process Automation Integration
\u2022 Mapping of Signal Inputs for Cards
\u2022 Analog \/ Digital Input Cards
\u2022 Analog \/ Digital Output Cards
\u2022 Developing Cabinet Drawing Layouts
\u2022 Developing IO Layout Drawings
\u2022 I\/O Hardware
\u2022 PLC Programming \/ Troubleshooting
\u2022 Allen Bradley PLCs
\u2022 Rockwell PLCs
\u2022 Siemens PLCs
\u2022 Keyence PLCs
\u2022 KOYO PLCs
\u2022 Rockwell PLCs
\u2022 Process Controls Integration
\u2022 Touch Screen
\u2022 RTUs
\u2022 Stepper Systems
\u2022 Servo Systems
\u2022 Embedded Controllers
\u2022 Automated Conveyor Systems
\u2022 Fluid Dispensing Controls
\u2022 Digital circuits
\u2022 Hydraulic systems
\u2022 Pneumatic systems
\u2022 Optical Inspection
\u2022 Vision systems
\u2022 Material Handling Robots
\u2022 Welding Robots
\u2022 Inspection Robots
\u2022 Painting Robots
\u2022 Assembly Robots
\u2022 Palletizing Robots
\u2022 Fanuc Robots
\u2022 Kawasaki Robots
\u2022 Kuka Robots
\u2022 Motoman Robots
\u2022 OTC Robots
\u2022 Panasonic Robots
\u2022 Puma Robots
\u2022 Yaskawa Robots
\u2022 Developing end of arm tooling packages (EOAT)
\u2022 Rapid Language
\u2022 Offline Programming
\u2022 Robot Simulation Tools
\u2022 Troubleshooting Robotics
\u2022 Connecting VFD to control networks
\u2022 Dismantling Equipment
\u2022 Documentation Packages
\u2022 Drive Configuration
\u2022 Equipment Design \/ Build \/ Upgrades
\u2022 Fluid Control Automation
\u2022 Machine Design
\u2022 Machine Control
\u2022 Managing Outside Resources For Automation Work
\u2022 Motor Control
\u2022 Process Control
\u2022 Setup Automation
\u2022 SPC
\u2022 Troubleshooting Plant Automation
\u2022 Field Checkout \/ Commissioning
\u2022 Validation Plan
\u2022 NFPA
\u2022 ANSI
\u2022 Continuous Improvement
\u2022 Improving OEE
\u2022 Machine Design
\u2022 AutoCAD Mechanical
\u2022 Mechanical Design using Autodesk Inventor.
\u2022 Circuit Board Design Using KiCAD
\u2022 Program Management
\u2022 Cost Savings
\u2022 Improve Profitability and Competitiveness
\u2022 PM Program
\u2022 Overtime Reduction
\u2022 Improved Productivity
\u2022 Plant Layout
\u2022 On-Time Delivery
\u2022 VDA Audits
\u2022 Best Practices
\u2022 Design Validation Plan
\u2022 Reduction in Defects and Rework
\u2022 Quality Management
\u2022 Root Cause Analysis
\u2022 Value Stream Mapping<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education and Credentials<\/strong>
\u2022 Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
\u2022 Bachelor of Science from Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
\u2022 Certified ISO\/TS 16949 Registered Lead Auditor
\u2022 Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Purdue University MEP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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