Equipment engineer supervisor
About The Position
The Equipment Engineer Supervisor oversees equipment engineering activities that support manufacturing operations, production efficiency, equipment reliability, process improvement, and preventive maintenance programs. The role supervises Equipment Engineers and Technicians, maintains equipment uptime, resolves complex equipment issues, manages capital projects, and drives continuous improvement in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The supervisor works with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Program Management teams; manages vendor relationships; and supports production scalability, new product introductions, and factory expansion. The position is based in Fort Worth Alliance, Texas, in a manufacturing and production environment. Occasional travel may be required for vendor visits, training, or equipment qualification activities. Support during off-shift operations, weekends, or equipment emergencies may be required.
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, lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, 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 within 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 optimal performance, reliability, and availability of production equipment.
- 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 upgrade and automation projects to improve productivity and quality.
- Provide rapid response to equipment-related issues in support of manufacturing operations.
- Drive 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, and support employee development and succession planning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
