Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Detroit Manufacturing Systems

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Associate's degree with 8+ years of experience accepted.
  • Proven supervisory experience in manufacturing setting.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of assembly equipment and industrial machine debugging.
  • Experience with vision/camera systems and safety regulations.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of 8-10 engineers while engaging in hands-on technical work.
  • Conduct staff evaluations and manage coverage and time reporting.
  • Drive manufacturing process improvements and assist with machine breakdowns.
  • Develop and upgrade Poka Yokes for efficient manufacturing processes.
  • Integrate engineers fully into the production support team.
  • Provide technical feedback on new launch programs and delegate tasks effectively.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and troubleshoot electrical testing devices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within the company.
  • Hands-on leadership experience in a supportive environment.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
  • Mentorship opportunities for aspiring engineers through team development.
  • Engagement in impactful projects with varying complexity and risk levels.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Within our organization, the Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is responsible for the upkeep and improvement of all assembly production equipment. This role drives continuous improvement of processes with input from Industrial Engineers, Controls Engineers, Operators, and Management.

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is recognized as a strong leader, capable of leading technically while demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills. This role will mentor and lead members of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, including interns. Supervisors are also expected to effectively manage projects of greater complexity and magnitude, often with higher levels of risk.

Primary Accountabilities and Responsibilities
  • Lead a group of 8-10 Engineers while remaining hands-on in technical work.
  • Complete staff evaluations, coverage planning, time reporting, and KPI reporting.
  • Assist with machine breakdowns and drive manufacturing process improvements.
  • Develop and upgrade Poka Yokes to ensure robust manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure engineers are fully integrated within the overall production support team.
  • Provide technical feedback on new launch programs.
  • Delegate and track tasks effectively to ensure timely completion.
  • Support the team in resolving machine and process issues as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and OEMs to ensure quality design standards.
  • Work with external suppliers and component providers.
  • Troubleshoot electrical testers (connectivity, CAN/LIN) and torque controllers (Stanley, Atlas Copco, or similar).

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field). An Associate's degree will be considered with 8+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
  • Proven experience in a supervisory role in manufacturing (required).
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of and experience with assembly equipment.
  • Previous experience in industrial machine debugging.
  • Vision/Camera systems experience (required).
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Traits and Values
  • Integrity - Adhering to high ethical principles and professional standards.
  • Trustworthiness - Being honest, dependable, and earning the confidence of others.
  • Excellence - Consistently striving to be the best you can be.
  • Responsibility - Being reliable and accountable.
  • Accountability - Taking ownership and accepting responsibility for one's actions.
  • Dignity - Behaving in accordance with DMS principles.
  • Respect - Treating others as you would like to be treated.
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

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