Product Engineering Supervisor
About The Position
The Supervisor Product Engineering provides leadership and technical oversight for Product Engineering focused initiatives, new product development (NPD) and product portfolio management. This role supervises engineering personnel while leading strategic programs that enhance throughput, quality, safety, scalability, and cost efficiency. The Supervisor owns project execution from concept through production Launch, ensuring alignment between design engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and quality systems. The position serves as a key technical and operational bridge between Engineering and Production, driving scalable solutions that support business growth.
Requirements
- Strong background in manufacturing engineering and process optimization.
- Proven experience leading continuous improvement or NPI initiatives.
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems for BOM and routing management.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and Six Sigma principles.
- Strong analytical skills including Excel-based data analysis.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to drive change and influence across departments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related roles.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience in material handling, conveyor systems, or automation environments is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervise project engineers.
- Assign workloads, establish priorities, and monitor performance.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and development planning.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables including BOMs, routings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Lead mid-to-large-scale product programs aligned with business objectives
- Develop project charters defining scope, timelines, and risk mitigation plans.
- Track milestones, maintain dashboards, and present progress updates to leadership.
- Identify and escalate risks with structured mitigation strategies.
- Lead product engineering execution within phase-gate NPD/NPI processes.
- Ensure new designs are production-ready, scalable, and cost-effective.
- Coordinate prototype builds and validation testing.
- Translate design intent into repeatable manufacturing processes.
- Interface cross functionally with to establish clear product development deliverables and project scope
- Support improvement of overall workflow management through the NPD process
- Optimize NPD cycle time.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action initiatives.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of BOMs and routings within ERP systems.
- Maintain clear revision control and engineering documentation standards.
- Partner closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Systems Engineering, PMO, Sales
- Represent Product Engineering in cross-functional program reviews.
- Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Support customer and supplier technical engagements when required.
- Participate in audits, safety reviews, and risk assessments.
- Promote safe and ergonomic process design.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
