Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

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.
• Cookordinate 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.

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).