Technical Supervisor

Roger Zatkoff Company • Warren, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary:
The Technical Supervisor provides direction and oversight across engineering, quoting and quality functions in our manufacturing division. This position is responsible for ensuring technical accuracy, driving consistency and leading cross-functional alignment to meet customer and business objectives. The Technical Lead will act as a subject matter expert, mentor team members, and guide decision-making rather than performing all day-to-day tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Assists Plant Manager with hiring and training of new employees.
Schedules and oversees engineering, quoting and quality employees
Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Ability to balance technical detail with big-picture oversight
• 3-5 years in technical leadership or senior engineering role
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent education
• Strong background in manufacturing (die cutting preferred)
• Proficiency in CAD and understanding of cost estimation processes
• Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies ( ISO9001:2015 )

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on interpreting customer drawings and specifications
• Oversee design approaches, material selection, and manufacturing methods
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in job instructions and technical documentation
• Serve as the primary technical resource for complex or high-risk projects
• Support the quoting team in validating manufacturability and cost assumptions
• Review and approve complex or high-value quotes
• Ensure alignment between engineering designs and quoted costs
• Drive improvements in quoting accuracy and turnaround time
• Oversee quality processes, including inspections and NCR handling
• Guide root cause analysis and corrective action strategies
• Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements
• Monitor quality trends and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor and support engineering, quoting, and quality team members
• Establish best practices, standards, and workflows
• Drive cross-functional communication and collaboration
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency, and process improvement

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees