TGW Logistics · 1 month ago
Controls Consultant
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expTGW Logistics is a company specializing in logistics solutions, and they are seeking a Controls Consultant responsible for managing and delivering controls solutions during the bidding process for sales and retrofit projects. The role involves supporting sales and design teams, ensuring compliance with standards, and assisting in project delivery as needed.
LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Lead on-time delivery of the controls solution and costing for TGW US sales bids, including both direct sales and retrofit bids
Create and update KPIs to measure sales costs against actual costs, reviewing progress at defined points in project delivery
Contribute to and manage a project risk register for each assigned project
Facilitate ongoing coordination among customers, other departments of the implementation process, and relevant suppliers
Support controls related discussions with the customer or other suppliers as required
Provide specification and clarification of control interfaces to third-party works as part of cost generation
Ensure adherence to all relevant U.S., company, and customer safety and quality standards
Serve as subject matter expert, providing guidance on costing control to the Sales team, Controls Project Management team, and other Controls Consultants
Create and maintain relationships with other TGW hubs to review and benchmark TGW US cost models, and suggest efficiency and cost-effectiveness improvements
Ensure a clean handover of the project solution and costs to the Controls Project Management team
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience with intralogistics systems at varying levels of automation
Up to 20% of travel as required
Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of controls systems
Hands-on project management experience within an engineering capacity
Robust knowledge of AutoCAD and strong ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
Effective communication skills for wide variety of audiences, internal (other employees) and external (customers and vendors)
Thorough, specialized knowledge of sensor/actuator technology, logistics technology, and TGW's product offerings
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, combined with initiative and sound judgment
Ability to lead and motivate teams in an informal leadership capacity
Prior experience in material handling and automation industry
Robust knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time
Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment
Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time
Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices
Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis
Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region
This position may require work at TGW customer sites
TGW's customers may require background checks before accessing their sites
Company
TGW Logistics
TGW Logistics is a foundation-owned company headquartered in Austria and a global leader in warehouse automation and warehouse logistics.
1001-5000 employees
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