1st Shift Controls Engineer

Job Description 1ST SHIFT CONTROLS ENGINEER NEEDED - NAPOLEON, OHIO A Leading Automotive Supplier near Napoleon, Ohio needs a 1st Shift Controls Engineer. Hands on working experience with PLC's is Required. Preferring Candidates experienced with Allen Bradley & Siemens PLC's and ABB & Yaskawa Robots. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. RESPONSIBILITIES: This Engineer will support Business Unit team members in the areas of problem solving, Lean and Continuous Improvement activities, and process development. Act as a liaison between Manufacturing Engineering and Product Design Teams to facilitate Design for Manufacturability. Perform routine process analyses to assess overall process performance, identifying areas of opportunity, and championing via direct report group(s) and/or cross-functional teams the timely implementation & execution of process improvements Independently monitor plant KPIs, identifying areas of opportunity, and championing via direct report group(s) and/or cross-functional teams the timely implementation & execution of performance improvements. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Knowledgeable of aluminum extrusion, buffing and fabrication tooling and equipment processes. Strong technical writing skills for the preparation of quote packages and specifications. Strong eye for detail and maintaining exacting standards. Effectively work with others, sound verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Ability to provide performance standards, feedback and coaching to teammates and third-party suppliers. Knowledgeable of CAD systems/software for product and tool designs. Knowledge of fixture design, sensors, PLC and programming, poke yoke and error proofing. Experience with APQP, GD&T, automotive quality and appearance standards, and finishing requirements. Knowledgeable of raw materials, manufacturing methods and alternatives for improved performance and/or cost. Strong communication skills, MS Office skills, organizational and problem solving skills are required BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience preferred 5-10 years experience in Engineering an Automotive Manufacturing Plant is preferred TO APPLY: If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position. At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.

Created: 2026-03-04