Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering (ROCHESTER)

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Job Title: Sr Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering 

Job Code: 39871

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 5/8 1st Shift

Job Description:  

We are seeking a Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer to lead our Post‑SMT (surface mount technology) processes and support team at the Jefferson Road Operations Center. In this dual technical‑leadership role, you will guide a team responsible for through‑hole assembly, depanelization, soldering processes, and related automated equipment—while also driving process development, continuous improvement, and technical problem‑solving initiatives. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with operations, quality, engineering, and cross-functional groups to ensure our PCBA production lines meet quality, yield, and reliability expectations.

  Essential Functions: 

• Lead, mentor, and coordinate the Post‑SMT support team to ensure effective daily operations and timely response to production needs
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and sharing best practices
• Establish and maintain standards around staffing, training, and production system expectation
• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions
• Develop, implement, and optimize Post‑SMT production processes for new and existing products, including tooling, fixturing, and automated equipment programming
• Provide programming and technical support for depanelization and through‑hole assembly equipment
• Partner with operators and supervisors to analyze feedback and identify improvements
• Perform structured root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions to address production issues
• Monitor defective materials, contribute to MRB activities and support change control processes
• Support Equipment maintenance programs and ensure effective, on-time completion of required PMs
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement process improvements and support key strategic initiatives
• Evaluate, deploy, and validate new equipment and technologies that enhance production capabilities

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or graduate degree with 2+ years of experience

Preferred Additional Skills: 

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