Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
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Job Location:
Southfield, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Overview
Responsible for the management and execution of the Corporate Engineering Team functions. Coordinates and monitors technical matters program costs project staffing timing and other key metrics to ensure overall project success. Directly supervises a team of engineers; responsibilities will range from daily task management coaching & development to performance management of each direct report. Provides direction to corporate engineers and coordinates communication across all functional groups and suppliers. Provides technical engineering advice and counsel to internal and external stakeholders. This role is expected to be a working supervisor role with direct project responsibilities.
Piston Automotivewasnt just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience expertise and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.
Why Piston Automotive
Competitive Wages Paid Holidays & Vacation Medical & Rx Plans Dental & Vision Plans Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Employee Assistance Program Life & Disability Coverage 401K with Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Vehicle and Product Discount
Responsibilities
Manufacturing Leadership & Support
Provide engineering expertise to ensure manufacturing projects are completed on time and within budget.
Drive lean manufacturing concepts (OEE Kanban Visual Factory TPM) across production operations.
Support plant engineering and maintenance teams with guidance on process improvement and equipment performance.
Review and approve process documentation including Process Flows Cycle Time Analysis PFMEA and Work Instructions.
Assist in evaluating new suppliers products and technologies to support continuous improvement and competitiveness.
Project & Launch Management
Support all new manufacturing launch activities to meet or exceed company goals for safety quality productivity and cost.
Develop manufacturing project specifications and timing plans including equipment tooling and facility requirements.
Oversee procurement design build installation and debugging of production process equipment through SOP.
Participate in program meetings internally and with customers to address manufacturing schedules issues and deliverables.
Support development of annual and project-based capital expenditure budgets related to manufacturing.
Performance & Accountability
Ensure successful delivery of manufacturing launch commitments and continuous improvement goals.
Track prioritize and resolve open manufacturing-related issues while maintaining project timelines.
Provide supervision and performance management for the manufacturing engineering team including goal setting and reviews.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills with ability to drive results across diverse teams
- Experience in ILVS/JIT/Broadcast environments preferred
- Skilled in Lean Manufacturing tools: 5S Kanban Kaizen Poka-Yoke and Root Cause Analysis
- Deep knowledge of automotive assembly systems (body trim chassis powertrain interior electrical)
- Hands-on expertise with manual/automated assembly systems process flow design and PFMEA documentation
- Solid understanding of industrial safety standards
- Willingness to travel to support team and launch activities
Piston Automotive part of the Piston Group family of companies isan equal opportunity employerdedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique contributions of every employee. We encourage all candidates to apply for positions that match their skills and capabilities ensuring equal consideration without discrimination based onrace color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status. For any questions regarding job opportunities or the application process please reach out to us at. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job search and application process reinforcing our commitment to inclusivity for all job seekers.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- FDA Regulations
- Lean
- Packaging
- Production Planning
- cGMP
- Cell Culture
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
