Process Engineer Supervisor

Great Dane LLC • Brazil, IN

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of Process Engineers to drive both tactical and strategic improvements across manufacturing operations. This role serves as a key link between engineering, production, and plant leadership to ensure processes are efficient, and aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3-8 years of manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to lead a team of Process Engineers
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with development and management of PFMEA and Control Plans
• Experience with manufacturability studies
• Extensive experience with drafting and maintaining work instructions
• Experience with 2D drafting and 3D modelling (AutoCAD, DraftSight, SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.)
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to effectively communicate with plant management and operators
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles

Nice To Haves

• Experience with new product development a plus
• industry certifications a plus (Lean Specialist, Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Directly work with operators on the shop floor to solve tactical day-to-day improvement projects
• Assist Corporate Manufacturing Engineering and Senior Process Engineers with larger projects as required
• Author and maintain work instructions for the shop floor
• Maintain MES system data in plants where applicable (work instructions, material consumption etc.)
• Maintain PFMEAs under supervision of Senior Process Engineer and assist Quality in maintenance of Control Plan
• Participate in Root Cause – Corrective Action exercises for defects that occurred in their assigned area
• Serve as a technical liaison between Production Engineering and Operations
• Assist in manufacturability studies with Production Engineering and Corporate “Core” Engineering
• Purchase of hand tools and small equipment in support of improvement projects
• Design of shop aids and small tooling in support of improvement projects
• Own the process and collaborate with Corporate Manufacturing Engineering on the execution of manufacturing pilots and manufacturing trials to support new product and new process designs
• Train operators on any new processes and process changes
• Collaborate with Operations Supervisors to guide training, both new employees and recurring training in assigned area
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager