Supervisor, Engineering

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will support the Sustaining Engineering Department and report to the Sr. Manager, Automation Production and Engineering. The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is responsible for resource coordination, management of workload and prioritization of activities while leading and developing engineering staff. The key responsibility of this position is to interact with management and key stakeholders to develop and define the requirements of engineering projects that support plant goals and drive production performance. The incumbent will also liaise with the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Molding Engineering, Project Management, Product Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Functional area tasks and responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of 4-6 Automation & Manufacturing Engineers with self-example of high-level achievements. Develop and maintain individual performance through execution of strategic goal setting in collaboration with manager. Support through training and communication, including employee check-ins and performance evaluations. Drive toward activity timeliness, publish workload information, and maintain accountability with partnering departments. Own the responsibility for automated equipment in terms of machine performance, process improvements, and engineering driven upgrades. Act as SME for Automation activities in the factory. Support implementation of best practices across the organization through utilization of Lean/Six Sigma principles, problem solving and innovation. Take a lead role in Plant KPI's, OEE improvement, Scrap reduction, Contribution Margin and capital projects. Utilizes effective judgment in notifying the manager, safety manager, HR and others of serious matters related to safety, personnel or operational deficiencies or emergencies. Coordinate activities to ensure departmental compliance to all Federal, State, Local and Company regulatory requirements. Perform these and other duties as necessary or required, the inclusion of which will not alter the basic scope of the position. Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications Knowledge of Automation Principles and Manufacturing. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be proficient in utilizing planning and communication tools (Microsoft Suite, etc.) Risk Management, Six-Sigma Methodology (DIMAC, DOE, Process Capability, Gage R&R, etc.). Working knowledge of statistics and the use of data analysis programs. Knowledge of the Medical Device Industry and familiarity with FDA QSR regulations Education and Experience Must be 18 years of age Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University is required, preferably in Engineering or STEM areas. 5-7 years' experience in the Medical Device or Engineering Industry. An ideal candidate is someone currently in a senior role in engineering or related and looking for upward mobility in his or her career. Advanced Degree may substitute for experience Physical Requirements and Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Work is also performed in a clean room environment with the expectation of adhering to all cleanroom procedures. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to occasionally move and lift objects of up to 50 lbs. Typically requires travel less than 10% of the time

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