Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor, Watertown
About The Position
This position will lead a technical team in developing and applying reliable manufacturing engineering methods, theories and research techniques in the investigation and solution of manufacturing technical problems. This team member will be able to design and implement new manufacturing methodologies for material handling, machining, welding, paint and installation of products. They will also be required to maintain detailed documentation and effectively communicate with the operations, design and technical support teams. Considerations for safety, quality and delivery are required in all manufacturing engineering decisions. The team member should be able to perform within the principles of Lean Manufacturing, Just-in-Time and Total Quality Management systems/processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
- 5+ years’ experience as a Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineer.
- Prior leadership, supervisory or management experience
- Project management experience
- Demonstrated success implementing lean principles, tools and methods
- Travel as necessary - potential 15%
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects at one time
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Supports company initiatives as required
Nice To Haves
- Toyota Production System knowledge and applicable experience
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a distributed team of Manufacturing Engineers.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes across welding, machining, hydraulics, electrical integration, and unit installation.
- Drive manufacturing process planning, including capital investments, product design considerations, plant layout, and quality improvements.
- Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFMA) and partner with design teams for New Product Processes.
- Improve product quality and reduce costs through analysis of production methods, processes, and optimum utilization of personnel.
- Responsible for project planning, often acting as a liaison between design engineering, operations, and the technical team.
- Lead Lean and Kaizen initiatives to reduce waste and improve safety and productivity.
- Requires little or no supervision.
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx)
- life insurance
- accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- short-term and long-term disability
- extended leave options
- paid time off
- company holidays
- 401k matching
- employee stock purchase plan
- legal assistance
- wellness programs
- tuition reimbursement
- discount programs
- paid vacation
- 401(k)
- medical
- dental
- vision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
