Mechanical Repair Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Lenze Americas is excited to launch its new in-house Service Repair Department and is seeking an experienced, hands-on Mechanical Repair Supervisor who will perform repairs while leading the team and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Position: Repair Supervisor

Location: Uxbridge, MA

Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday

Approximate Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 (compensation is determined based on experience)

Position Snapshot : The Mechanical Repair Supervisor will be a player/coach, overseeing the repair department for Lenze products while providing hands-on support for complex diagnostics, rework, and urgent customer repairs. This role supervises mechanical and electronic repair technicians, balances workload and priorities to meet safety, quality, and turnaround targets, and ensures accurate documentation and compliance with safety and quality standards. The position also partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Service to resolve issues, improve repair processes, and drive continuous improvement across the repair function.

About you: You are a hands-on mechanical repair guru who enjoys solving technical problems and leading a team to deliver high-quality repair results. You bring strong troubleshooting skills, clear communication, and a continuous improvement mindset, and you work well across teams to keep work moving and resolve issues

A day in the life:

• Supervise, train, coach, and develop repair shop staff to drive high performance and consistent adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Provide day-to-day support to technicians through troubleshooting, diagnostics, and hands-on assistance with urgent or complex repairs.
• Address repair shop issues promptly to minimize disruption, reduce downtime, and maintain workflow.
• Assign work, balance priorities, monitor workload and capacity, remove roadblocks, and escalate issues to leadership as needed.
• Provide technical direction for functional, in-circuit, and diagnostic testing by reviewing failure analysis, confirming root cause, and ensuring corrective actions and documentation are complete and accurate.
• Review repair documentation, verify testing and workmanship, and ensure work is completed accurately and in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Service teams to resolve issues, share findings, and support timely customer turnaround.
• Maintain test equipment readiness, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and dynamometers, through basic maintenance, verification, and coordination of calibration or repair as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve the repair process and implement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflow.
• Coordinate with Operations to manage critical spares, consumables, and repair tools and fixtures, and flag shortages to prevent downtime.
• Ensure all repair activities comply with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Promote a safe working environment and support regular safety audits and continuous improvement efforts.

What you will need:

• Minimum of 3 years of repair and troubleshooting experience, preferably in the industrial automation or automotive repair industry
• Mechanical associate’s degree or equivalent technical experience
• Minimum of 1 year in similar supervisor or team lead role
• Strong communication, organization, and coaching skills.
• SAP proficiency preferred (production confirmations, labor entry, scrap, materials).
• Foundational Lean knowledge (5S, waste reduction, standard work).
• Ability to interpret production documentation, drawings, BOMs, schematics and work instructions.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Perks of being part of our team:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance – multiple plan options
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance
• FSA, HSA options
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with company match, fully vested
• Paid Time Off
• 10 company paid holidays
• Company paid disability & AD&D insurance
• 100% paid parental leave after one year of service
• Supplemental insurance plans (Identity theft, cyber protection, additional life, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many of our positions offer flexible schedules to meet your needs
• Relaxed business casual environment
• Sit/Stand desks for onsite office positions
• Frequent team building activities
• Career development opportunities

About us: Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology - offering products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, and engineering services and tools from one single source. Our products can be found in many industries, including automotive, packaging, material handling and logistics, robotics, and industrial equipment (pumps/fans).

A global network of distributors and representatives makes Lenze Americas perfectly positioned to meet the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze Americas, the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany, is headquartered in Uxbridge, Massachusetts; corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin, Germany.

Our culture: We’re powered by people. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and respect—where every voice matters and every idea has the potential to shape the future. We believe in balance, supporting our team with the flexibility and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.

Lenze is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.