Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Are you a driven and innovative engineer with a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes? Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor and lead the charge in shaping the future of our operations! In this role, you'll have the unique opportunity to not only drive process improvements but also mentor and inspire a team of engineers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving complex problems, and are eager to make a lasting impact on our production capabilities, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead and optimize our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, engineering expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role is crucial in driving operational efficiency, leading engineering initiatives, and mentoring a team of engineers to support our Machining Business Unit.

What You'll Do:

• Develop, evaluate, implement, and improve manufacturing methods through process enhancements, capital budget improvements, and equipment modifications.
• Analyze and plan workforce standards, space requirements, and workflow for optimized production.
• Design layouts of equipment and workspace to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Oversee tool and gauge design for the Machining Business Unit (MBU).
• Provide technical process support through written manufacturing instructions and documentation control.
• Collaborate with the DIP Team on tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Serve as a technical expert for purchasing, assisting with equipment, materials, or parts selection, and evaluating products for quality standards.
• Estimate production times, staffing needs, and related costs for management decision-making.
• Partner with management, engineering, and other teams to enhance manufacturing capabilities and production processes.
• Apply statistical methods to evaluate future manufacturing needs and capacity.
• Contribute to the development and management of operational budgets within the engineering group.
• Act as a change agent, fostering a collaborative, creative, and respectful workplace culture.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior engineers to support their professional growth.
• Evaluate team members' performance, offering feedback, recognizing exceptional performance, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Allocate resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to ensure manufacturing goals are met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes You a Good Fit:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or a closely related engineering discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant professional experience in manufacturing or hydraulics/fluid power.
• Proficient in CNC programming, with proven experience in creating, modifying, and optimizing programs for complex machining operations.
• Experience with new product launch activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in training and supporting LEAN manufacturing initiatives.
• Successful track record with automation projects.
• Knowledge of PLC and PivotWare programming is a plus.
• Supervisory or leadership experience is a plus.

Why Work for Poclain Hydraulics?

You'll work for, and be an instrumental component to, an organization with a proven track record of success with aggressive, realistic growth plans! Poclain has consistently produced strong performance results with continued growth plans. Recent multi-million investment in the US facility.

Values:

• Poclain Hydraulics is an independent industrial company specialized in the design, manufacture and sales of hydrostatic transmissions. Our company vision is based on four values:
• Our independence which is guaranteed by the stability of our family ownership and the quick reactions of our management.
• Our capacity for innovation which enables the company to make major advances in its business. Over 6 % of sales is invested in R & D.
• Our international strategy, the source of our growth, thanks to investment in emerging markets and to reinforcing our dedication to environmental development.
• Our reliance on the diversity of our people in strengthening our position as a world leader and improving our performance in a lasting manner.

What We Offer:

• Highly Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Life Insurance & Disability
• 401k Match 5% (company contributions immediately vested)
• Profit Sharing historically over 5%
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Plant Shutdown Christmas to New Years
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Strong Teamwork Culture
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• International Travel & Career Opportunities
• State of the Art Facilities with recent Plant Expansion

For more information, visit our website Poclain Careers or our find us on LinkedIn!

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