Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor

Maverick Power•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor leads the Manufacturing Engineering team in developing, implementing, and sustaining safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for the team's performance, project execution, continuous improvement, equipment purchase, commissioning/decommissioning, processes implementation, and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring engineering priorities are aligned with Plant Manager's / Directors and operational strategy. This role also mentors Operations personnel to deliver measurable results. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth environments and enjoys building structure where it does not yet exist.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
Minimum of 7 years progressive hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience leading or supervising engineering teams.
Strong experience in manual manufacturing operations, process improvement and production systems.
Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in productivity, throughput, quality, safety and cost.
Demonstrated experience leading Manufacturing Engineers and cross-functional teams, including setting priorities, assigning work, and holding team members accountable.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, problem solving techniques and project management.
Experience developing and implementing standard processes, standard work, work instructions, SOPs, business cases, cost-benefit analysis and engineering documentation.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate project status and risks to leadership.
Strong communication, coaching, mentoring and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across other functions.
Strong shop-floor leadership and problem-solving skills, comfortable working directly with production personnel in a fast paced, high growth, highly manual environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in engineering, Business, Operations or related fields.
Lean Six Sigma Specialist / Green Belt / Black Belt certification or demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing Tools and Continuous Improvement Methodologies.
Experience supervising or leading Manufacturing Engineering teams.
Experience with capital equipment, equipment implementation, production line launches, plant expansions, or manufacturing reconfigurations.
Ability to provide training and mentor.
Experience in Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, Switchgears, electrical equipment or complex manual assembly manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prioritize, assign, and oversee engineering projects, establishing clear scope, milestones, ownership and deadlines to ensure timely execution and measurable results.
Lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers by providing daily direction, setting performance expectations, removing barriers, and holding team members accountable for commitments and results.
Drive Lean Manufacturing Principles, continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity.
Establish standard work, processes and engineering practices, ensure improvements are documented, sustained and replicated across operations and shifts.
Partner with Operations, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, Facilities, Supply Chain, R&D, and Product/Design Engineering to resolve issues and successfully implement process, equipment and process improvements.
Load the planning, selection, verification of feasibility, approvals, installation, commissioning and implementation of manufacturing equipment and capital projects, ensuring appropriate cross-functional involvement, training and operational readiness.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, ergonomics and QMS requirements while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks associated with growth and process changes.
Establish project and performance tracking mechanisms, review progress regularly, communicate status to leadership and proactively escalate risks, delays, resource constraints and issues.
Build a culture of ownership, execution, accountability, and continuous improvement while developing the Manufacturing Engineering team's technical, problem solving and leadership capabilities.