Engineering Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Drive detailed work instructions, process definition, and controls in collaboration with the Quality department.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and support New Product Introduction (NPI) launches.
• Improve existing equipment to enhance quality, consistency, reduce scrap, and improve reliability.
• Ensure production lines operate without interruptions by addressing process weaknesses and equipment issues.
• Partner with the Maintenance team on reliability improvement strategies and preventive actions.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment, ensuring compliance with DoD and internal standards.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process definitions, and control plans.
• Implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with SQDIP priorities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity).
• Drive lean events and initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize cycle times.
• Collaborate with Value Stream Managers to identify improvement opportunities.
• Validate new processes and equipment.
• Work with design, quality, and operations teams for successful ramp-up and production readiness.
• Supervise and mentor Manufacturing Engineers.
• Work with CI specialists to ensure engineers are trained in lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Ensure adherence to DoD security and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in process and manufacturing engineering within a high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with DoD compliance standards.
• Project management skills for equipment improvements and upgrades.
• Experience supporting NPI launches and integrating new products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement culture.
• Tech expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and process control.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and 5S implementation.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (5Y, 8D).
• Previous leadership experience.
• Process improvement, manufacturing process, tooling, machining, fabrication.

Work Environment

The engineering supervisor will operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that directly impacts lives. The facility is recently remodeled with a game room area and an extremely clean manufacturing environment. The role requires a balance of 50% on-the-floor presence and 50% desk work. Candidates must be adaptable to an ambiguous environment with less defined processes. This position involves training manufacturing engineers and managing at least one direct report.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $58.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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