Mechanical / Process Engineering Supervisor

Panasonic • Liberty, NC

1d • $125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

The Mechanical / Process Engineering Supervisor leads and manages the mechanical and process engineering team in the design, development, and execution of industrial and manufacturing facility projects. This role ensures all engineering work meets safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives while adhering to applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. The position requires an active North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to serve as the Engineer of Record (EOR) for company projects, and to qualify for the company’s engineering license.

Requirements

• Active North Carolina PE license required, or ability to serve as the Engineer of Record (EOR) and qualify for the company’s engineering business license.
• 8+ years of mechanical/process engineering experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• 4+ years in a supervisory, lead engineer, or project management role.
• Proven experience working with multinational engineering teams and subcontractors, coordinating diverse stakeholders on complex industrial projects.
• Strong technical expertise in mechanical systems, industrial utilities, piping design, and process layouts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Mechanical & Process System Design
• Regulatory & Code Compliance
• Project Planning & Execution
• Construction & Field Support
• Safety & Quality Management
• Multicultural / Multinational Team Collaboration
• Professional Engineering Accountability / Engineer of Record
• Excellent English written and oral

Nice To Haves

• Japanese is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical and process engineers and designers.
• Oversee the design and analysis of piping, HVAC, process, and utility systems for industrial and manufacturing facilities.
• Serve as the Professional Engineer of Record (EOR), reviewing and stamping engineering documents to ensure compliance.
• Support the company in qualifying for and maintaining the engineering business license.
• Establish and enforce engineering design standards, QA/QC procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams (electrical, civil, structural, controls) to ensure fully integrated project designs.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and culturally aware work environment.
• Manage mechanical/process engineering scope, budgets, and schedules across multiple projects.
• Support project planning, estimating, and proposal development.
• Provide technical leadership during design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Conduct design and constructability reviews and provide field support during installation and testing.
• Interface with multinational clients, contractors, and vendors, ensuring effective communication and technical solutions.
• Maintain compliance with NC requirements and all relevant codes
• Ensure all engineering work meets local, state, federal, and client safety and environmental regulations.
• Uphold professional integrity, ethics, and engineering accountability as the Engineer of Record (EOR).
• The Supervising Engineer communicates regularly with project teams, field personnel, and department leadership to ensure technical accuracy, schedule adherence, and resource alignment.
• The role requires coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and consultants to clarify design intent, resolve issues, and secure approvals.
• Effective communication includes influencing engineering and construction teams to follow standards, negotiating with external partners on technical solutions, and presenting project status, budget, and risk information to senior management.
• Collaboration and problem-solving across multidisciplinary teams are essential to maintain project quality, safety, and performance

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed