Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
About The Position
The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor leads the Manufacturing Engineering function at Emerson’s Professional Tools manufacturing facility in Elyria, Ohio. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, this role provides day-to-day engineering support for production operations while advancing continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The position balances immediate production needs with strategic process improvement across multiple manufacturing areas. The supervisor leads and develops a team of Manufacturing Engineers, supports engineering change implementation, and drives improvements to process stability, operational efficiency, and manufacturing performance. The role also provides technical expertise in CNC machining, tooling, and manufacturing processes; supports improvement and capital projects; and works across functions to meet operational and strategic objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Five years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
- Experience in a CNC machining manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience leading teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience managing capital projects, including budget tracking and execution.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar platforms.
- Experience in employee development, coaching, and performance management.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers to support production operations and business objectives.
- Coordinate daily engineering activities, including prioritization, resource allocation, and production support, to resolve manufacturing challenges promptly.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and implement corrective actions addressing safety, quality, productivity, and process performance.
- Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement through coaching, performance feedback, and employee development.
- Lead and support manufacturing improvement projects, including capital investments, cost reduction, scrap reduction, and process optimization.
- Provide technical expertise in CNC machining, tooling, manufacturing processes, and process optimization.
- Support engineering change implementation and standardize processes and documentation.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee resource groups.
- Recognition programs.
- Flexible time off programs.
- Paid parental leave.
- Vacation and holiday benefits.
- Career development through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
