Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Progressive Staffing LLC•Buffalo, NY

3d•$110,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a global manufacturing organization headquartered in WNY, is looking to add a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to their growing team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related
5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering role
2+ years’ in a leadership/supervisory role leading technical teams
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, standard work, Etc.
Professional demeanor and ability to interact with employees and customers
Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong organization skills, analytical, and time management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Self-motivated
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of RTDs, sensors, thermocouples, MIMS, aerospace products, or similar is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a team of Manufacturing Engineers, supporting their technical and professional growth
Create and communicate performance expectations, priorities, and accountability measures to drive team success
Perform consistent one-on-one meetings & performance evaluations in order to create goals and offer career development opportunities
Strengthen team capabilities through development planning, cross-functional training, and increased technical responsibilities
Promote a culture of accountability, responsiveness, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement
Accountable for Manufacturing Engineering performance across key metrics: scrap reduction, yield improvement, OEE, equipment downtime, process capability, and productivity
Collaborate closely with Operations leadership to align engineering initiatives with production demands and strategic business goals
Lead process stabilization efforts and drive improvements to enhance capabilities and ensure consistent manufacturing performance
Conduct routine performance reviews in order to prioritize improvement opportunities, identify losses, and implement sustainable corrective actions
Establish, maintain, and reinforce standard work practices while communicating clear areas of ownership & accountability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively resolve process failures, recurring defects, scrap, yield losses, equipment downtime, and other manufacturing performance issues
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, safety, productivity, delivery, and cost efficiency across operations
Evaluate process variation, identify production constraints, and implement sustainable solutions to improve throughput, capacity, and operational consistency
Support and execute initiatives involving equipment upgrades, tooling, fixtures, automation, and process optimization
Identify cost saving opportunities and implement strategies while ensuring high standards for safety, quality, and product performance are being met
Mentor & train engineers to independently identify, solve, and prevent manufacturing problems
Ensure a consistent presence is felt on the manufacturing floor to provide coaching, understand operational challenges, and ensure effective execution.
Use data to prioritize issues, balance short-term production needs with long-term improvements, and drive issues to closure.
Communicate priorities, risks, resource requirements, and technical concerns clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
Work well in a team environment as well as independently
Other duties as assigned/as necessary