Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor supports oversight of engineering department in conjunction with Engineering Manager and is responsible for integrating knowledge of material science, design and production methods to ensure product quality, enhance material properties and increase productivity. This role works cross-functionally to support Quality through material and processing compliance, New Product Introduction, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure manufacturability of new materials, products and processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Study, analyze and design methods, procedures, processes, layouts, fixtures and tooling to support process efficiency and product quality.
• Identify and recommend resolutions for existing or imminent manufacturing problems, equipment failures, or safety issues.
• Oversee material testing and production processes, monitoring performance, identifying the causes of material failure, and ensuring technical and quality control specifications are met.
• Perform activities as they relate to Quality Systems and Regulatory Requirements such AS9100 and NADCAP
• Identify, evaluate impact and implementation plans for forecasted changes to regulatory requirements related to materials and processing through participation as member of NADCAP
• Work as part of a cross functional team, sustain current production by providing support for quality issues, production equipment problems and part documentation errors by determining root cause and implementing corrective actions
• Track, document and report on progress of multiple projects, interacting with customers and team members to communicate technical processing requirements and constraints, project status and to resolve problems.
• Serve as focal for evaluating and implementing cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing process improvements originating from production team members
• Participate in the review and evaluation of product design changes.
• Coordinate with support groups to ensure manufacturability; process capabilities and capacities are developed to support new products.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Responsible for following all Vaupell policies and standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering + 5 years of directly related manufacturing engineering experience or related technical discipline.
• Two years of direct supervisory experience is required.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, materials, equipment, and quality systems.
• Requires knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma tools is required.
• CAD proficiency/design background is preferred.
• Candidate must be comfortable working hands-on on the manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read, speak, understand and follow instructions in English.
• Must be able to wear and properly use the required personal protective equipment.

Candidates must be a "US Person" (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

Environmental Condition

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibrations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend at the waist, reach above and below shoulder level, grasp, handle, use finger dexterity, keyboard, and maintain eye-hand coordination. The role requires frequent use of near and far vision, depth perception, color perception, ordinary hearing, and the ability to communicate in a manufacturing environment.

The employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items up to and over 50 pounds; climb stairs or ladders; balance; kneel; crawl; and turn or twist as needed to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vaupell reserves the right to change, modify or add to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of any position at any time.

Vaupell is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, belief and spirituality, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity/national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran or disability status.