The Sr. Equipment & Controls Engineer is a senior individual contributor and technical leader responsible for driving complex engineering initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role provides deep technical expertise, leads cross-functional problem solving, mentors junior engineers, and influences manufacturing strategy, process optimization, and product quality without direct people management responsibilities.

The Sr. Equipment & Controls Engineer plays a critical role in improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) while supporting new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for manufacturing processes, materials, equipment, and production systems
• Disassemble and reassemble proprietary industrial equipment to enable uptime and optimization of recycling toolsets
• Lead analysis and resolution of complex technical problems affecting quality, yield, reliability, or throughput.
• Review and approve engineering designs, process changes, and capital projects for manufacturability and scalability.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and statistical process control (SPC) methodologies.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, cycle time, and cost.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and deviation management.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and operations personnel to improve & sustain equipment reliability and uptime.
• Provide technical leadership for new equipment introductions, transfers, and scale-up activities.
• Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to ensure robust design-for-manufacturing (DFM/DFA).
• Lead process validation, PFMEA, control plan development, and pilot builds.
• Manage engineering changes and ensure smooth implementation into production.
• Serve as a technical liaison between Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and other departments
• Support supplier development, qualification, and technical issue resolution.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and coach engineers and technicians across the organization.
• Lead technical training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Contribute to succession planning and development of engineering talent.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline
  (Master’s degree preferred)
• 8–12+ years of progressive engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing processes and industrial engineering principles
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects without formal authority
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Experience in regulated or high-reliability manufacturing (automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics, etc.)
• Familiarity with CAD systems (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing execution systems (MES) including Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Strong understanding of PFMEA, DFMEA, GD&T, SPC, and quality systems
• Ability to influence at all organizational levels, including leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical mastery and sound engineering judgment
• Systems thinking and end-to-end process ownership
• Strong proficiency with computers, typing, and Microsoft Software Products including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement mindset
• Collaboration, influence, and mentoring ability
• Bias for action and accountability
• Safety and quality-first mentality
• Military experience is a plus
• Controls/Automation Engineering experience is a plus

As a Survey Project Manager at Atwell, you will play a critical role in the success of our survey group and the execution of projects that vary in size, detail, and complexity. You will have the opportunity to do your best work with the flexibility of hybrid or remote work arrangements. You will be equipped with a highly collaborative team of office and field staff, and the autonomy to manage projects from start to finish in an entrepreneurial-style environment. Our diverse project scopes in residential/commercial land development and renewable energy will allow you to cross-market and grow your skill set.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and lead a team responsible for drafting, reviewing, and finalizing preliminary and final site plans and construction documents.
• Review project survey data utilizing the latest technology and industry software.
• Analyze existing site conditions and factors to consider for development including but not limited to legal descriptions, ALTA surveys, easement documents, and condo documents.
• Plan, organize, and supervise survey crews, technicians, and office staff members.
• Provide oversight on large-scale ALTA surveys as they pertain to solar, or wind power generation preferred.
• Provide construction-related services and guide junior team members to complete items such as permit applications, cut sheets, quantity estimates, and transmittals; organize site plans, construction plans, construction sheet set-up and assembly and other related construction documents.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software packages to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards and budgets.
• Attend paid training and development events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.
• As a subject matter expert and mentor, you will assist with your staff's new hire training plan, career planning, and continuous professional development at Atwell.
• Take pride in rewarding and motivating your staff with spot bonuses and Peer Recognition Rewards

Qualifications:

• Professional Survey License (PLS / RLS)
• 8+ years of survey industry-related work experience
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop a growing team.
• Prior experience working with Trimble Business Center and AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• The ideal Project Manager will have an advanced understanding of; Boundary Surveys, ALTA Surveys, Construction Staking, Leveling, Traversing, GPS, Data Collections, Legal Descriptions, Plan interpretations, along with Real Estate Documents.

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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