Mechanical Engineering Supervisor - Machine Validation

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Engineering Supervisor for Machine Validation provides leadership to a group of Machine Finishers and works with them to ensure that all projects are being completed with a high level of quality and within the time allowed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing, educating, and coaching employees to follow all company safety policies and procedures.
2. Ensure all direct reports have SMART goal deliverables that align with annual departmental and company goals.
3. Develop proactive working relationships with all other departments to address shared problems and generate "win-win" solutions.
4. Participate in the development of new policies or revision of existing policies when necessary.
5. Interview candidates, recommend hires and meet one-on-one with each direct report on a regular basis to build a strong team.
6. Train employees and facilitate goal oriented continuous improvement processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency and develop and implement quality standards.
7. Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
8. Facilitate problem solving efforts, identify root causes, implement solutions, audit and report results to the Director of Mechanical Engineering.
9. Align with Project Managers on the production schedules.
10. Work with members of the team in studying and supporting the development of new design concepts including through the engineering and R&D processes.
11. Work with Engineering and Production Leaders to implement and maintain standards and procedures.
12. Maintain close communication with the PS&S Engineering and R&D group to aid in development and transfer of new products into the Douglas Business Unit.
13. Is directly involved in each project within the machine finisher team to help them solve conceptual problems throughout the validation phase, IFAT, and Customer FAT.
14. Work with the team to take part in the formal review process of each machine prior to its release from Engineering.
15. On a daily operational basis; schedule, organize, and oversee the work of the machine validation team to meet defined performance objectives.
16. Ensure "Tour Readiness" across all the validation areas.
17. Complete and conduct employee performance review process for assigned employees in a timely manner. Develop improvement plans as needed, recommend merit increases.
18. Redirect and coach employees whose actions are not in alignment with Douglas Values or whose performance does not meet expectations.
19. Handle all disciplinary issues within scope of responsibility. Document unacceptable employee behavior, recommend discipline.
20. Must be able and willing to travel to customers, training, meetings, and conferences as required. Travel up to 10%.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism
• Strong organization and leadership skills
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed
• Strong technical skills related to machine operation and design
• Ability to relate well with people at all levels in the organization
• Ability to utilize current engineering system and business data software
• Proficient in the use of CAD and Microsoft Suite software programs
• Executing on Vision

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Must have a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 5 years engineering experience or an ASS degree in Mechanical Drafting, Design and Engineering Technology with 7 years of engineering experience. Six Sigma experience is a plus. Prior leadership experience is a plus.

OTHER INFORMATION:

All full-time positions offer attractive compensation and benefits that include ESOP stock allocation, 401(k) match, a company health clinic, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, volunteer time off, along with holiday pay and paid time off.

This is an on-site position requiring in-person attendance.