Engineering Supervisor

About the role

The Engineering Supervisor - Manufacturing & Process is the technical leader for defining processes, improving existing equipment, and driving quality and productivity within their assigned value stream(s). This role ensures day-to-day engineering support for single-piece flow manufacturing, aligned heavily with the Maintenance team to prevent line stoppages caused by poor processes or equipment issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements to existing equipment to enhance quality, consistency, reduce scrap, and improve reliability.
• Ensure production lines operate without interruptions by addressing process weaknesses and equipment issues proactively.
• Partner closely with the Maintenance team to align on reliability improvement strategies and preventive actions.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment for new products and process enhancements, ensuring compliance with DoD and internal standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions, process definitions, and control plans aligned with Quality requirements.
• Implement robust process controls to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with SQDIP priorities (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity).
• Drive Kaizen events and Lean initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize cycle times.
• Collaborate with Value Stream Managers to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Promote 5S practices and a Safety-First culture across the value stream.
• Provide engineering leadership during NPI launches to ensure seamless integration of new products into single-piece flow lines.
• Validate new processes and equipment for compliance with quality, safety, and DoD standards.
• Work cross-functionally with design, quality, and operations teams to achieve successful ramp-up and production readiness.
• Supervise and mentor Manufacturing Engineers, providing technical guidance and development opportunities.
• Ensure engineering support aligns with operational priorities and production schedules.
• Foster agility, urgency, and proactive problem-solving in response to production challenges.
• Align priorities with the Value Stream Manager and departmental goals set by the Engineering Director.
• Work with CI specialists to ensure engineers are trained in lean principles, and continuous improvement tools.
• Ensure adherence to DoD security and compliance requirements for equipment and processes.

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 or single-piece flow environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement culture.
• Demonstrated ability to respond rapidly to line stoppages and critical production issues.
• Familiarity with DoD compliance standards and secure manufacturing environments.
• Strong project management skills for equipment improvements and upgrades.
• Experience supporting NPI launches and integrating new products into production lines.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, and process control.
• Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S implementation.
• Ability to lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving (5Y, 8D).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to supervise and mentor engineering teams.
• Strong sense of urgency and agility in responding to production challenges.