Lead Technical Controls Engineer

Lead Machine Builder Join the innovative team at Axis Automation, where we're on the cutting edge of custom factory automation solutions. We are seeking passionate individuals eager to contribute to our collaborative environment and grow within our ambitious company. About Us: At Axis Automation, our team combines the expertise of seasoned engineers and machine builders who design, integrate, deploy, and maintain advanced factory automation systems for progressive manufacturing clients. With decades of experience across numerous projects, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver tailored automation configurations. Position Overview: As a Lead Machine Builder, you will be instrumental in constructing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems for our bespoke factory automation equipment. Your role will involve coordinating with mechanical design engineers, controls engineers, and project managers to ensure seamless integration and execution of our equipment. Key Responsibilities: Interpret and utilize drawings and blueprints for the effective assembly of automation equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical challenges. Develop comprehensive plans for building complex assemblies. Manage time and expectations across multiple projects while demonstrating a strong work ethic and commitment to quality. Collaborate effectively in a team setting. Document and communicate changes and issues clearly. Prepare materials for secondary processes as needed. Operate hand and power tools, mills, lathes, drill presses, surface grinders, saws, and shears safely and effectively. Maintain a clean and organized workspace. Train and mentor junior machine builders. Regularly lift objects weighing 50 lbs or more. Embody and uphold our Operating Principles, which guide our culture and success.

Lead Controls ElectricianJoin Axis Automation, where innovation meets collaboration. Our dedicated team of engineers and machine builders work hand-in-hand to envision, design, integrate, and provide top-notch service for factory automation systems tailored for pioneering manufacturing clients. With decades of expertise and a portfolio featuring hundreds of projects, our commitment to excellence sets us apart in the automation landscape.Position Overview: As the Lead Controls Electrician, you will be a pivotal member of our electrical assembly team, focusing on the wiring and panel building of electrical components for automation equipment projects.Key Responsibilities:• Lead and mentor electrical team members across various projects• Oversee build progress to ensure project timelines are adhered to• Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical status updates and issue resolution during the build• Facilitate onboarding and mentoring of new hires• Construct and wire custom panels and systems according to design specifications• Interpret and execute electrical schematics and customer documentation• Efficiently troubleshoot and resolve electrical challenges• Document modifications and communicate updates throughout the build process• Ensure project success by prioritizing quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout all project phases• Participate in on-site installations and support operations.• Uphold our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which are essential to our culture and success at Axis Automation.

About Us:At Challenge Manufacturing, we are committed to operational excellence through empowering our employee-owners. As a premier Tier 1 supplier of intricate metal assemblies for the global automotive sector, we are at the forefront of innovative solutions for future mobility. We value diverse perspectives, believing that the best ideas emerge from individual uniqueness. Together, as a cohesive team of industry leaders, we tackle challenges head-on. Our team members take immense pride in their contributions, embodying our core values of safety, ownership, and collaboration every day; they are the heartbeat of our operations.As one of North America's largest employee-owned automotive companies, we offer a unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that allows our employee-owners to receive shares of the company annually. This program provides an additional retirement benefit that appreciates over time, ensuring that our employee-owners share in the success of Challenge Manufacturing!We are #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!Your Role:The Lead Advanced Quality Engineer plays a pivotal leadership role within our Advanced Quality/Launch team. You will guide Advanced Quality Engineers in decision-making, problem resolution, and program management during launches. Collaborating closely with Program Managers and the Launch team, you will ensure that all Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documentation, customer-specific requirements, and internal needs are met to guarantee a seamless start of production.Key Responsibilities:Oversee all quality-related launch activities, serving as the liaison for both internal and external customers. Prepare APQP and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation for products in the launch phase. Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams on new programs to verify compliance with all customer requirements.Participate in all assigned program team meetings and assist fellow Advanced Quality Engineers as needed.Rapidly acquire detailed product knowledge.Work alongside Project Engineers to ensure Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs) are completed promptly to influence tooling designs.Support Supplier Quality Engineers in reviewing supplier PPAPs and assist in the supplier selection process.Develop effective Control Plans.Provide guidance on dimensional tolerancing and specifications evaluation and approval.

About Us:At Challenge Manufacturing, we are committed to achieving operational excellence through the empowerment of our employee-owners. As a premier tier 1 supplier specializing in complex metal assemblies within the global automotive sector, we are dedicated to pioneering innovative solutions for the future of mobility. We value the unique perspectives that each individual brings and believe that collaborative teamwork with industry leaders enables us to tackle any challenge. Our employees take immense pride in their work, embodying our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork daily; they are the true engine behind our operations.As one of North America's largest employee-owned automotive companies, we are proud to offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that allocates shares of the company to our employee-owners each year. This program acts as an additional retirement benefit that grows over time, allowing our employee-owners to share in the success of Challenge!Join us in being #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!Who We Are Looking For:The ideal team member will maintain team objectives by working in collaboration with Group Leaders and fellow Team Members to foster continuous improvement. This role requires working closely with the Group Leader and Team Members to identify and escalate quality concerns according to our established processes, ensuring that we deliver the highest quality products to both internal and external customers. The Team Lead will consistently exhibit behaviors that support a team-oriented environment, effectively managing safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.Key Responsibilities:Assist in facilitating work activities within the department, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and processes.Support the achievement of safety, quality, and productivity metrics by:Being the first line of support for team members during abnormal conditions.Escalating issues to ensure appropriate resources are engaged when abnormalities arise.Maintaining operational continuity by filling in for absent team members when necessary (e.g., during breaks or absenteeism).Participating in continuous improvement initiatives.Overseeing personnel responsible for loading and unloading trucks, verifying counts, and inspecting for damaged packaging.Ensuring the safe operation of equipment by team members.