Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

VAUPELL INDUSTRIAL•Lindenhurst, NY

5d•$80 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor supports oversight of the engineering department in conjunction with the Engineering Manager and is responsible for integrating knowledge of material science, design, and production methods to ensure product quality, enhance material properties, and increase productivity. This role works cross-functionally to support Quality through material and processing compliance, New Product Introduction, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure manufacturability of new materials, products, and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering + 5 years of directly related manufacturing engineering experience or related technical discipline.
Two years of direct supervisory experience is required.
Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, equipment, and quality systems.
Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools is required.
Candidate must be comfortable working hands-on on the manufacturing floor.
Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
Must be able to wear and properly use the required personal protective equipment.
Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations).

Nice To Haves

CAD proficiency/design background is preferred.

Responsibilities

Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, fixtures and tooling to support process efficiency and product quality.
Identify and recommend resolutions for existing or imminent manufacturing problems, equipment failures, or safety issues.
Oversee material testing and production processes, monitoring performance, identifying the causes of material failure, and ensuring technical and quality control specifications are met.
Perform activities as they relate to Quality Systems and Regulatory Requirements such AS9100 and NADCAP.
Identify, evaluate impact and implementation plans for forecasted changes to regulatory requirements related to materials and processing through participation as member of NADCAP.
Work as part of a cross functional team, sustain current production by providing support for quality issues, production equipment problems and part documentation errors by determining root cause and implementing corrective actions.
Track, document and report on progress of multiple projects, interacting with customers and team members to communicate technical processing requirements and constraints, project status and to resolve problems.
Serve as focal for evaluating and implementing cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing process improvements originating from production team members.
Participate in the review and evaluation of product design changes.
Coordinate with support groups to ensure manufacturability; process capabilities and capacities are developed to support new products.
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
Responsible for following all Vaupell policies and standard operating procedures and safety practices.
Other duties as assigned.