Equipment engineer supervisor

Donato Technologies•Fort Worth, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Engineer Supervisor oversees equipment engineering activities that support manufacturing operations, production efficiency, equipment reliability, process improvement, and preventive maintenance. The role supervises Equipment Engineers and Technicians, maintains equipment uptime, resolves complex equipment issues, manages capital projects, and leads continuous improvement initiatives in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The position is based in Fort Worth Alliance, Texas, in the Computer Hardware department. Occasional travel may be required for vendor visits, training, or equipment qualification activities. Support may also be needed during off-shift operations, weekends, or equipment emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 5–8 years of equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, robotics, PLCs, and industrial controls.
Experience with preventive maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Understanding of industrial safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with MES, ERP, and manufacturing software systems.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, work near industrial machinery, and use computer equipment and engineering tools.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in electronics, server, computer, telecommunications, or related industries.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience in high-volume electronics or server manufacturing.
Knowledge of SMT, assembly, testing, and system integration equipment.
Experience implementing Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead Equipment Engineers and Technicians in daily manufacturing support activities.
Ensure production equipment performance, reliability, and availability.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
Establish and monitor equipment performance metrics, including uptime, MTBF, and MTTR.
Manage equipment upgrades and automation projects to improve productivity and quality.
Provide rapid support to manufacturing operations for equipment-related issues.
Lead continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Program Management teams.
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate service contracts and external support.
Develop and maintain equipment operating procedures, maintenance documentation, and engineering specifications.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and environmental requirements.
Support production scalability, new product introductions, and factory expansion initiatives.
Prepare reports, budgets, capital expenditure requests, and equipment performance analyses.
Coach, train, and evaluate team members, supporting employee development and succession planning.