Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

L3HHCM20•Town of Henrietta, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer to lead our Post‑SMT (surface mount technology) processes and support team at the Jefferson Road Operations Center. In this dual technical‑leadership role, you will guide a team responsible for through‑hole assembly, depanelization, soldering processes, and related automated equipment—while also driving process development, continuous improvement, and technical problem‑solving initiatives. This is a highly visible role that partners closely with operations, quality, engineering, and cross-functional groups to ensure our PCBA production lines meet quality, yield, and reliability expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or graduate degree with 2+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with wave soldering and selective soldering equipment
Ability to program automated equipment and analyze process performance
Comfortable collaborating across multiple departments and leading improvement initiatives
Working knowledge of IPC-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standard
Lean Six Sigma training (Yellow or Green Belt preferred)
Hands-on experience in electronics assembly including electro-mechanical assembly processes
Experience supporting manufacturing equipment and production processes in a high mix environment
Effective problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong communication skills and proficiency with MS Office

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and coordinate the Post‑SMT support team to ensure effective daily operations and timely response to production needs
Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and sharing best practices
Establish and maintain standards around staffing, training, and production system expectation
Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions
Develop, implement, and optimize Post‑SMT production processes for new and existing products, including tooling, fixturing, and automated equipment programming
Provide programming and technical support for depanelization and through‑hole assembly equipment
Partner with operators and supervisors to analyze feedback and identify improvements
Perform structured root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions to address production issues
Monitor defective materials, contribute to MRB activities and support change control processes
Support Equipment maintenance programs and ensure effective, on-time completion of required PMs
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement process improvements and support key strategic initiatives
Evaluate, deploy, and validate new equipment and technologies that enhance production capabilities