The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor establishes and directs a manufacturing engineering team to define, develop, and design new product lines from concept to full production as well as expand existing product lines for the road construction equipment ensuring customer technical and cost requirement satisfaction. This role will develop cost effective product improvement strategies for existing products and provide leadership and mentoring to the Manufacturing Engineering Department.
Deliverables & Responsibilities:
Plans, Directs, and coordinates the activities of the maintenance, tooling and engineering departments, facilitating efficient manufacturing operations across the organization.
Assess cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes: make and implements recommendations to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
Provides guidance and oversight in development and execution of plant renovations and expansions: coordinates outside contractors and vendors.
Prepares and implements factory master plan and capital investments to meet future market demand.
Introduce progressive automation and new technology to improve processes, product quality and increase efficiency.
Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
Develop and manage the manufacturing engineering budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.
Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
8 + years of progressive leadership role in an Engineering related fields or equivalent
Proficient in the use of SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD to generate 3D solid model designs from concept to fabrication.
Familiarity with industry policies and procedures to ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
Must possess in-depth understanding in one or more engineering fields (i.e., electrical, software, mechanical) and design criteria.
Thorough working knowledge of plant engineering, industrial engineering, and tooling.
Hydraulic and diesel knowledge required, control systems and power train knowledge a plus.
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations:
Supervisory responsibility over a team of Manufacturing Engineers focusing either in fabrication or assembly.