Engineering Supervisor

Summary

The Engineering Supervisor will be responsible to provide leadership and direction within assigned engineering team.  The Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for planning, scheduling and supervising the timely and quality work performance of the team. The Engineering Supervisor will focus on meeting manufacturing operations, product performance and cost goals. 

Core Competencies 

Accountability & Dependability

Adaptability & Flexibility

Analytical

Coaching & Mentoring

Communication

Creative & Innovative Thinking

Customer Focus

Decision Making & Judgement

Detail Oriented

Development & Continual Learning

Ethics & Integrity

Forward Thinker

Leadership

Mathematical Reasoning

Planning & Organizing

Problem Solving

Result Focus

Team Work            

Time Management            

Job Duties                                                                                                                

Supervise, mentor and coach engineers within assigned team

Enforce product quality and requirements within the team

Responsible for assisting in interviewing, hiring and training employees

Directs, prioritizes, assigns and reviews assigned employees work; approves time off for payroll purposes; prepares and reviews employee performance evaluations

Prepare engineering drawings, schematics and/ or prototypes based upon pre-defined product requirements

Test physical and computerized drawings and prototypes for functionality, reliability and ease of manufacture

Ensure all products meet or exceed applicable safety standards

Research components, part suppliers and materials for suitability, durability and cost-effectiveness

Prepare detailed product development reports at each stage of the development process

Oversee the testing and analysis of materials

Assist with preparations for launching new products

Review packaging to improve processes and consolidate purchases

Supervise and assist with site APQP activities

Review product methods, layouts, and cycle times to look for improvements and verify documentation

Attend internal and external tooling tryouts to assist with development of packaging and manufacturing methods

Supervise the review of tooling design, fixture design, automation design, packaging, run rate, and PPAP

Supervises the preparation of Process Flow Diagrams and PFMEA

Troubleshoot product malfunctions/ failures to prevent future concerns

Resolves problems using solutions that involve new techniques, technologies, or concepts

Responsible for maintaining ISO/ TS compliance within manufacturing

Stay current with industry trends as well as product development methodologies

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Minimum of 3 years’ engineering experience in automotive industry

Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques

Knowledge and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and Process Flow

Proven ability to create and execute product development plans that have achieved the identified target

Exceptional organizational skills with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques

Professional/ mature demeanor under stressful situation

Strong project management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates strong leadership, motivation, and supervisory qualities

Must be proficient in Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Project)

Demonstrated problem solving skills in a work environment with focus on continuous improvement

Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and the ability to develop recommendations accordingly

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers