Technical Supervisor

Zatkoff Seals & Packings•Warren, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
Proficiency in CAD and understanding of cost estimation processes.
Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies (ISO9001:2015).

Nice To Haves

Strong background in manufacturing (die cutting preferred)

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.
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.