Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Position Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, you will lead a dynamic manufacturing engineering team, ensuring efficient production, top-quality standards, and innovative solutions that enhance productivity. In this hands-on role, you'll provide technical expertise, mentor manufacturing engineers, and collaborate across departments to implement cutting-edge manufacturing strategies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence, we invite you to be a key part of our team.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise, mentor, and support a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Participate in hiring, training, and evaluating team members to ensure skill development and high performance.
• Assign tasks, balance workloads, and ensure deadlines are met while driving efficiency in manufacturing engineering operations.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes, product designs, and projects prioritize safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure contract reviews are conducted prior to contract start to ensure production preparedness (PDP process).
• Develop, evaluate, and approve Standard Work Instructions, quality manuals, and other key documentation.
• Work closely with design, production, quality, and tooling teams to optimize product manufacturability, improve processes, and drive new product launches.
• Ensure that manufacturing engineering is effectively participating in SWAT team meetings, to resolve production challenges and provide hands-on technical troubleshooting as needed.
• Assist with process planning, prototyping, routing updates, and technical guidance to ensure seamless production flow.
• Track key department metrics, manage labor requirements, and drive improvements in production efficiency.
• Identify and implement process enhancements, safety improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Align resources, schedules, and priorities to support smooth production operations.
• Adapt to evolving business needs and contribute to the company's success.

What You Need To Be Successful:

• Degree or diploma in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field, or a combination of relevant coursework and hands-on experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of production processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading a team or collaborating effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Lean Manufacturing, APICS certification, or equivalent practical experience is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, Team Center, Oracle EBS, and other manufacturing-related software. Experience with AutoCAD, UniGraphics, Power BI, and Microsoft Office is a plus.
• A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is considered an asset.
• Ability to assess complex challenges, implement data-driven solutions, and drive process efficiencies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with teams, leadership, and cross-functional departments.