Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Job Description

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Manufacturing engineering supervisor provides supervisory support to Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Product Managers for automated manufacturing systems, manufacturing processes, and checking equipment, tooling and robust work standards.

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities

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Sample responsibilities for this position include:

Perform Programming on equipment for manufacturing operations using Rockwell Automation Software and Siemens-TI software in an effective manner
Works to improve safety, quality and productivity through the use of ergonomics, time studies, procedural analysis, product design/redesign and specification of tooling, fixturing, controls and mechanization/automation
Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems related to process, tooling, equipment
Maintenance, storage, and accessibility of all files and information used and produced by the Manufacturing Engineering department Specifications & Drawing files
Responsible for supporting the manufacturing operation by providing tooling, processes, equipment, needed and is done through coordination of a technical staff assigned to provide for the needs of the shop operation
Ensures optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas, test equipment, to accommodate the changing production requirements
Responsible for the acquisition of new vehicles and maintaining the fleet for a facility
Ensuring optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas, logistics part replenishment access, part and tool location
Tool design, assembly processes, manufacturing processing, cost estimating, systems planning, layout, standards, releasing, and requires the coordination of all disciplines for NPI programs
Responsible for supporting the manufacturing operation of machine shop by providing tooling, processes, equipment, needed and is done through coordination of a technical staff assigned to provide for the needs of the shop operation

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Qualifications

Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.

Licensing or Certifications for Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ISO, ACE, TS16949, 9000, QS, NMMA, ABYC, AS9100

Education for Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the manufacturing engineering supervisor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical, Manufacturing Engineering, Education, Mechanical Engineering, Science, Industrial, Management, Industrial Engineering

Skills for Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Desired skills for manufacturing engineering supervisor include:

Facilities
Manufacturing operations
Methods and tooling
Planning system
Product design
Fabrication processes
Assembly methods
Quality control standards
Tooling and production equipment
Continuous improvement tools

Desired experience for manufacturing engineering supervisor includes:

Responsible for all aspects of the Assembly Automation including 5S, material flow and cell organization, equipment FMEA’s, operator instructions
Responsible for the Generation of Floor Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA’s with input to Control Plans from Engineering Part Prints
You will be responsible for planning, organizing method activities and coaching team members to develop their talent in the department
You will have to set up a team to track projects to protect master plans
You thrive in a context of multidisciplinary team and work closely with engineering, tooling, production, logistics and quality program management
Your team will be responsible for establishing manpower requirement, capacity analysis, and optimizing manufacturing and assembly line while respecting ergonomic standards and SSE

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Examples

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Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of manufacturing engineering supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for manufacturing engineering supervisor
  • You will assume all responsibilities for human resources management of your team, financial management and technology development
  • You will also define and control the processes that link the department with stakeholders and ensure that you provide excellent customer service
  • You will also support initiatives related to deployment to achieve excellence in your department
  • Assists in planning for schedules and manages the engineering project and capital portfolio in support of the associated operations area(s), ensuring all initiatives adhere to good engineering and documentation practices, are appropriately staffed, are run within budget, and are aligned with prioritization and strategy on a site and cluster level
  • Ensures utilization of appropriate engineering principles and standard strategies as Lean and 5S principles when implementing improvements of existing manufacturing processes
  • Provides direct supervision and coaching for manufacturing engineers and other technical support staff
  • Applies knowledge of engineering principles to design products such as instruments, robots, machines
  • May be involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and/or repair of mechanical products
  • Foster development and growth of programming skillset with maintenance team at facility
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical failures of production machines in a timely manner
Qualifications for manufacturing engineering supervisor
  • You are permitted and available for travel within Canada and internationally (Europe, Mexico, USA and Europe), for short periods
  • You are bilingual, French and English, Spanish is an asset
  • Strong leadership talent
  • Demonstrated ability to operate small hand tools
  • A large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures are cool and noise level can be moderate to high
  • PLC/HMI/CNC/PC programming (robotics), machining and assembly lines automation experience
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Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a manufacturing engineering supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for manufacturing engineering supervisor
  • Handles design responsibilities along with other engineers assigned to the project
  • Reviews product and process designs for compliance and safety, adherence to company standards, customer contract requirements and to ensure timely completion
  • Reviews capital and revenue budgets of multiple projects
  • Direct, coach, and administer daily operations of team members supporting manufacturing
  • Identified as an assembly process expert on the Manufacturing team and will head-off challenges or issues in manufacturing with decisive decision making
  • Analyzes work force utilization, work center layout, material flows, production costs, process flow and production requirements to determine the most efficient utilization of personnel and equipment
  • Prepares and presents cost justifications, equipment specification and design options, project plans, support information
  • Confers with management, product engineering, production supervision, production personnel, Quality Control and peers to aid with design and implementation plans
  • Actively participate in day to day leadership of the business, and positively contribute to the Engineering team, driving engagement activities
  • Lead the continuous improvement activities
Qualifications for manufacturing engineering supervisor
  • Controls, tracks, and reports weekly on labor hours and efficiencies, quality of products produced, and scheduled adherence
  • Responsible for soliciting and communicating potential improvements in processes that may reduce cost, increase quality, and/or improve delivery of products through continuous improvement, lean manufacturing principles, or other means
  • Ensure employees adhere to Company policies and procedures, safety rules, and employee code of conduct
  • Support and foster an environment of continuous improvement by encouraging production staff to challenge existing processes and implement solutions that enhance the overall effectiveness of the operation
  • Ensure adherence to all ISO and FDA quality regulations
  • Must have good computer skills including MS Excel, SAP, MS Outlook and MS Word
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Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of manufacturing engineering supervisor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for manufacturing engineering supervisor
  • Identifies, develops and implements processes to improve department performance
  • Develops and/or identifies new work processes and the improved utilization of human and material resources within the operations function
  • Engage and participate in supporting the delivery of BU’s KPI’s
  • Oversee the development of operational standards to be used in the plant for capacity evaluations, budget planning and as a basic for operational measures (Key performance indicator)
  • Continuously improve the performance of the business by providing technical solutions to operations issues
  • Provide leadership and direction to the BU on technology development and application within the manufacturing process
  • Support all capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, Installation and validation
  • Take ownership for driving the engineering Competency Management Process within the business units
  • Effectively communicate project updates
  • Prioritise, plan and schedule all work
Qualifications for manufacturing engineering supervisor
  • Demonstrated ability to lead problem solving activities for machinery and equipment problems quality / and process related issues
  • Must have manufacturing experience and/or prior production supervision experience
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with individual at all levels of the organization
  • Excellent understanding of analytical tools, training, and presentation skills with solid communication capabilities and practices, both oral and written
  • High motivation with continuous drive for improvement
  • Ability to work independently and in teams on multiple, simultaneous projects
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Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of manufacturing engineering supervisor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for manufacturing engineering supervisor
  • Promoting the Quality First culture throughout the organization through the management of continuous improvement initiatives and building capabilities within the team and the wider organization
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's guidelines, procedures and policies plus applicable laws
  • Ensure appropriate use of CMMS (maintenance management system) and/or other computerized maintenance records
  • Supervise Departmental Personnel
  • Establish and follow-up on alternate methods
  • Supervises a team consisting of engineers and engineering technicians and is responsible for employee performance management and professional development
  • Assists in the development and implementation of department strategy outlining technological, organizational and cross-functional needs in alignment with site and engineering level strategic goals, technological guidelines, and organizational models
  • Assists in planning and scheduling the engineering project and capital portfolio, ensuring initiatives adhere to good engineering and documentation practices, are appropriately staffed, are run within budget, and are aligned with prioritization and strategy on a site and cluster level
  • Allocates resources to facilitate attainment of project goals within established timelines and budgets and monitors smooth execution of plans and programs
  • Creates and maintains an environment of innovative continuous improvement, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, process development and cost reduction
Qualifications for manufacturing engineering supervisor
  • Knowledge of Macola EM10
  • Level 8 Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent Technical experience
  • Minimum of 6 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, and Has previous supervisory experience ideally
  • Good knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements is desirable
  • Proven experience of implementing Lean tools
  • Business understanding of operations essential
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Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of manufacturing engineering supervisor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for manufacturing engineering supervisor
  • Creates and manages a department, capital investment and savings budget
  • Facilitates collaboration between cross functional teams including associates in Engineering, Product Development, Operations, Regulatory, Quality Assurance, Planning, Materials, to drive business and organizational results
  • Actively participates in or leads activities associated to the DePuy Synthes Engineering Cluster, MD&D Engineering Initiatives, and Virtual Teams
  • Assists with troubleshooting day-to-day problems, discrepancies, and investigations of non-conformances
  • Ensures adherence to the safety requirements for equipment and processes and defines, coordinates, and executes corrective actions involving internal and external resources
  • Plans, conducts, and coordinates activities related to the development of new or improved processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process cost, quality, and capability alternatives
  • Responsible for the supervision of Engineering Technicians and Interns
  • Participates in the hiring process for Engineers, Technicians and Interns
  • Continuous improvement in process through Six sigma approach
  • Supervise Quality Control production areas supporting 24 hour by 7 day operations
Qualifications for manufacturing engineering supervisor
  • A demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and guide others
  • An ability to facilitate a team of engineers to deliver a specific objective
  • The individual should enjoy working in a, dynamic, regulated and results motivated team based environment
  • Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem solving skills and ability to manage and delegate multiple tasks and achieve objectives through others
  • Manages resource planning and implements project management tools
  • Minimum 2 years of Engineering experience with product engineering and product development/debug engineering will be advantage

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