Mechanical Engineering Supervisor

Douglas Machine, Inc.•Alexandria, MN

39d

About The Position

The Engineering Supervisor provides leadership to a group of design teams. The Engineering Supervisor works with their design teams to ensure that all projects are being completed with a high level of quality and within the time allowed.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of professionalism
Strong organization and leadership skills
Ability to travel to customer sites as needed
Strong technical skills related to machine operation and design
Ability to relate well with people at all levels in the organization
Ability to utilize current engineering system and business data software
Proficient in the use of CAD and Microsoft Suite software programs
Must have a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years engineering experience or an ASS degree in Mechanical Drafting, Design and Engineering Technology with 7 years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

Steward our mission (to enrich lives by providing differentiated packaging automation and services) and values (Unwavering Integrity, Servant's Heart, Ownership Spirit and Continuous Innovation and Improvement).
Model and champion our leadership qualities (Live Douglas Values, Chart the Course, Energize Others and Raise the Bar).
Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing, educating, and coaching employees to follow all company safety policies and procedures.
Ensure all direct reports have SMART goal deliverables that align with annual departmental and company goals.
Develop proactive working relationships with all other departments to address shared problems and generate "win-win" solutions.
May be asked to represent the Engineering Manager in internal or external meetings as required.
Participate in the development of new policies or revision of existing policies when necessary.
Interview candidates, recommend hires and meet one-on-one with each direct report on a regular basis to build a strong team.
Train employees and facilitate goal oriented continuous improvement processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency and develop and implement quality standards.
Foster "6+1 ways" mindset (Quality, Professional Courtesy, Can-Do Attitude, Responsiveness, Convenience and Aggressive Follow-Up) in fellow employees.
Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
Facilitate problem solving efforts, identify root causes, implement solutions, audit and report results to the Engineering Manager.
Monitor and manage production schedules. Work with other supervisors and external customers to adjust schedules as required.
Work with members of the design team in studying and developing new concepts.
Is directly involved in each project within the design team to help them solve design problems throughout a project's life cycle.
Work with the Engineering Manager to provide Project Application Engineers the estimated project hours and reviews concepts for possible future orders.
Take part in the formal review process of each machine prior to its release from Engineering.
On a daily operational basis; schedule, organize, and oversee the work of the design teams to meet defined performance objectives.
Support the review of Customer Specifications.
Complete and conduct employee performance review process for assigned employees in a timely manner. Develop improvement plans as needed, recommend merit increases.
Redirect and coach employees whose actions are not in alignment with Douglas Values or whose performance does not meet expectations.
Handle all disciplinary issues within scope of responsibility. Document unacceptable employee behavior, recommend discipline.
Must be able and willing to travel to customers, training, meetings, and conferences as required. Travel up to 10%.