Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Reports To:  Engineering Manager

FLSA Status:  to be determined

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor supervises manufacturing engineers and assigned technical personnel responsible for production processes, tooling, automation, robotics, welding, and continuous improvement. This role coordinates daily engineering support, assigns project priorities, develops team capabilities, and works with production, quality, maintenance, and product development to improve safety, quality, delivery, and manufacturing efficiency.

Responsibilities:

· Supervise assigned manufacturing engineering personnel; set expectations, assign work, coach team members, and conduct performance reviews.

· Coordinate daily production support and prioritize engineering projects based on safety, quality, delivery, capacity, and cost needs.

· Oversee development and maintenance of manufacturing methods, standard work, process documentation, and production standards.

· Guide the design, selection, procurement, and implementation of tooling, fixtures, equipment, and automation systems.

· Coordinate new product introductions, production trials, equipment commissioning, process validation, and training of shop floor personnel.

· Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts, including 5S, setup reduction, waste reduction, and improved material flow.

· Review time studies, capacity analyses, process capability, downtime, scrap, and rework; assign actions and verify sustained improvements.

· Coordinate engineering support for automation, robotics, welding, and other production processes; involve specialists when required.

· Review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and routings for accuracy and controlled implementation.

· Plan project resources, schedules, and cost estimates; track spending and results, and escalate risks to the Engineering Manager.

· Partner with production, quality, maintenance, product development, and suppliers to resolve recurring problems and improve manufacturability.

· Enforce safety and quality requirements, support the quality policy and customer satisfaction, and develop the team through training and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.

· A minimum of five years of manufacturing engineering experience, including two years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

· Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and project management skills; ability to balance daily production needs with improvement projects.

· Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, process validation, and tooling or equipment implementation; familiarity with automation and welding preferred.

· Proficiency in CAD software (preferably SolidWorks), ERP systems (preferably Global Shop Solutions), and Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally as part of job duties.

· May involve extended periods of standing, walking, bending, or stooping.

· Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment, or computers.

Work Environment:

· Work involves time spent in both an office setting and on the production floor.

· Regular interaction with manufacturing engineering personnel, production leaders, quality, maintenance, product development, and suppliers.

· Hands-on evaluation of equipment, tooling, and production processes, with oversight of engineering improvements and team activities.

· Exposure to typical manufacturing environments, including noise, heat, or dust, with appropriate safety protocols in place.

· Flexibility is required to address production challenges and meet project deadlines.

Pre-Employment Screening
Finalists for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening before beginning employment.