Production Engineering Supervisor

East Peoria, IL - Salary Range 110-162k

Job Brief

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for supervising engineering activities including cost reduction, technology/research, new machine development, and legacy equipment improvement. The position requires technical engineering knowledge coupled with people leadership skills, proficiency in process improvement, machine maintenance, cost reduction, and project management. The position works closely with the operations team and other functional areas in the company (engineering, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, finance). This role manages a team responsible for designing, producing, and implementing new machinery designs to meet their customer requirements (primarily operations). Additionally, drives continuous improvement in legacy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of engineers and technicians to successfully implement new machinery and machinery improvements. Projects must meet KPI’s (schedule, cost, customer impact) while driving innovation and aligning with strategic objectives.
• Manages diverse skillsets including logic controls, mechanical / electrical design, manufacturing, assembly, and integration.
• Engages production employees regularly to solicit feedback for improvement and to align equipment capability with operational requirements.
• Maintains expertise through internal and external training; vendor relationships, and trade journals
• Acts as a technical resource for maintenance and other engineers.
• Select, coach and develop staff. Set clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.
• Manage performance – recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2 years engineering experience in an operational environment
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing resources, timing and quality of outcomes.
• Demonstrated team building and leadership skills.
• Solid understanding of engineering technical issues/needs and financial items as related to machine design and development.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, flexible and high capacity to learn.
• Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Solid Works and/or ProE)