SUPV ENGINEERING 2

AirReps•WALLER, TX

10h

About The Position

Supervises Production Engineering activities supporting manufacturing operations, process improvements, equipment reliability, and technical problem-solving. Leads and develops engineers, coordinates engineering projects, supports root-cause and corrective-action activities, and partners with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and overall manufacturing performance. The role combines office and production-floor work, approximately 50% in each environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Technology Engineering.
At least 8 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of experience with sheet metal fabrication or related processes.
At least 4 years of experience in a leadership or supervision role.
At least 2 years of direct experience with automation or robotic processes.
Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing engineering theory, processes, and practice.
Skill in at least two or more of the following areas: tooling; aluminum and steel fabrication or stamping; automation or robotic cells; electrical.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts, including Kaizen, value stream mapping, Kanban, demand flow technology, line balancing, and time studies.
Working knowledge of MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD, and Mapics.
Effective project management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, including systematic root-cause elimination.
Strong attention to detail and compliance with regulations, policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Ability to set priorities and manage multiple inputs and directions to deliver desired results.
Ability to adjust to operational needs, work under pressure, and make sound decisions.
Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of production engineers and technicians.
Provide hands-on support for Production Engineering activities on the fabrication floor.
Use lean manufacturing capabilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality improvement, workflow improvements, estimating, project analysis, technology development, and manufacturing skills development.
Support DOE, 8D, FMEA, Six Sigma, and DFP analysis, and implement Kaizen activities.
Work with Design Engineers to revise and sustain HVAC product designs using mechanical engineering principles, and provide manufacturing technical support to Design Project teams.
Develop and manage project schedules for existing product launches and design modifications.
Develop and manage automation projects from concept through production release for the fabrication shop.
Manage Production Engineering department project costs and cash flows.
Coordinate project work within the department and across other departments to complete projects on time and within budget.
Develop suppliers for manufacturing equipment and key suppliers, and promote continuous improvement in equipment uptime, efficiency, and quality.
Manage employee performance, provide coaching, prepare corrective actions, and liaise with HR and other support functions.
Participate in additional projects that support ongoing business needs.