Controls Software Engineer Supervisor

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

Summary Of Position

The Controls Software Engineer Supervisor will oversee a team of engineers focused on programming and integrating automation control systems that meet customer requirements, budget, and schedule. This role includes managing team capacity and utilization, ensuring staffing plans align with project demands. Provides leadership and mentorship to support team development and successful project execution. The Supervisor will also maintain a hands-on role in the programming process, ensuring the highest standards of quality and innovation.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the controls software team on automation projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to project specifications and timelines.
• Collaborate with Controls Project Engineers to define project scope, functional requirements, and customer expectations, aligning the software team accordingly.
• Partner with the mechanical design team to validate sequence of operations and ensure functionality aligns with software capabilities.
• Supervise the development and implementation of control programs using platforms such as TIA Portal and RSLogix, ensuring efficient use of Ascent-developed code libraries and best practices.
• Lead coordination with equipment vendors on controls software integration, interface protocols, and commissioning schedules, maintaining clear and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of company-wide standards for controls software, promoting consistency, scalability, and quality across projects.
• Provide strategic recommendations to improve operational metrics and drive efficiencies in the engineering process.
• Provide strategic input to improve engineering KPIs and streamline the software development process.
  
  

Required Skills, Education & Experience

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience in control system programming
• 5+ years’ experience leading control system project design
• 5+ years’ experience with integrating servo-controlled motion applications
• Experience with Aerospace Automated Equipment integration is preferred
• Working knowledge of TIA Portal & RSLogix
• Experience in controls software design, with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Delta, Tau, Beckhoff, etc. is a plus
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and root cause analysis capabilities
• Skilled in managing and organizing shared software assets, libraries, and development tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems
• Strong Computer skills and experience with AutoCAD, Catia, etc.
• Ability to analyze production specifications and integrate into storyboards, flowcharts, and other methods that help define logic and structure before programming begins
• Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Travel

10% required

Working Conditions

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles
• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• The employee may be exposed to vibration
• The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• May be required to travel to other site locations during the work day
• May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands
• Work with safe manufacturing processes and understand that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.
• Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 35lbs.
  
  

Special Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.

This position requires use of information that 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').

Ascent Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free +1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

About Us

Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace, defense and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop their project and see it through from process engineering, to build and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost effective solution.

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