Engineering Section Supervisor
About The Position
Lead a diverse team of Engineers and Technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a focus on product quality, safety, new technology deployment, manufacturing capacity, and cost reduction. The role provides daily supervision and engineering support for Fiber Making operations, helps set department objectives and resource priorities, and develops strategies to improve equipment and process performance. It also sponsors or leads projects involving cost reduction, new products, safety, quality, capacity, and other strategic initiatives. The schedule is 40+ hours per week, Monday through Friday. Overtime is expected at times, with its amount and duration varying according to business needs. Off-hours leadership support is required once every few months. Travel is less than 5%, including domestic and international travel. This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Ceramic, or another Engineering discipline, with demonstrated manufacturing experience.
- At least four years of experience in a direct manufacturing environment.
- Ability to make sound technical decisions both within and outside areas of expertise.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization.
- Project management capability, particularly coordinating multiple inter-related tasks.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Six Sigma and DOE, and their use in identifying root causes of complex technical problems.
- Data collection and analysis skills.
- Working knowledge of documentation systems.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of fiber optics.
- Supervisory skills, particularly coaching or mentoring technical employees.
- Project management experience.
- Ability to learn quickly and grasp new technical concepts.
- Working knowledge of glass fracture mechanics.
- Working knowledge of electromechanical systems, especially those typically found in optical fiber and cable winding.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily supervision and manufacturing support within the Fiber Making operations department.
- Prioritize engineering support efforts to maximize performance and minimize manufacturing costs.
- Participate in establishing department objectives and prioritize resource allocation according to business priorities.
- Engage in plant safety initiatives.
- Develop and maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance.
- Champion first-principles-based problem solving.
- Give direct reports challenging assignments and support their career progression.
- Develop short- and long-term equipment and process strategies for continuous improvement programs.
- Sponsor or lead projects focused on cost reduction, new products, safety, quality, increased capacity, and other strategic initiatives.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
