Project Engineering Supervisor

WENGER CORPORATION•Owatonna, MN

3d•$90,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. As an innovator, Wenger Corporation knows that great ideas can come from the fresh perspective of a new employee. So we embrace the unique skills and expertise you bring to the table. We skip the micro-management and bureaucracy found in many organizations, and we create an environment of trust and autonomy that gives you the freedom to make decisions, use your talents and make your mark. A company that lets you do what you do best and gives you the freedom to get even better. That is Wenger Corporation. As a Project Engineering Supervisor, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide an exceptional customer experience by ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, while providing guidance and mentorship to team members helping them develop their skills and improve their performance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree Mechanical Engineering or in a related Engineering field; or (5) years equivalent experience of progressive product layout and design
Knowledge of the products and processes used in industry with emphasis on new technological developments
Demonstrated commitment to effective team leadership through coordination and evaluation of team metrics with recommendations for changes required to improve overall results
Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, formulate design solutions and coordinate team’s execution of project tasks under time and financial constraints

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and training in AutoCAD
Previous experience and training in 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks or Creo
Previous experience scoping and assigning projects, creating, and executing approval-level reviews of project work

Responsibilities

Direct supervision over a team of engineers and designers – administering reviews and compensation as defined by corporate policy; Lead goal setting, performance management and continuous learning for the assigned team of engineering resources
Reviews and analyzes incoming projects - determines scope of work, resources needed to execute and assigns projects to team members
Supervise the team to meet customer requirements of product fit and function in coordination with Product Managers, Design and Manufacturing Engineers, Project Managers and Production Managers
Supervise the team to meet performance, cost, and quality goals
Reviews individual and team metrics and reports to management
Maintains capacity schedule for team, reports progress and escalates issues to management
Develop familiarity with the documented company processes and aid in the development and contribute to the company infrastructure whenever possible through activities such as new products and process development
Lead and oversee the onboarding and training of new engineering staff, ensuring proficiency in product design and application standards
Partner cross-functionally with departmental leadership to streamline project execution—from design through manufacturing and installation—while maximizing customer satisfaction
Champion quality assurance and yield optimization across the team, upholding rigorous standards of excellence in all deliverables
Proactively identify process and product non-conformities; initiate and manage Corrective Action Reports (CARs) and Supplier Action Reports (SARs) to resolve issues effectively
Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing lead times
Contribute strategic input to the annual budgeting process, aligning team goals with broader organizational priorities