Engineering Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Engineering Supervisor leads the Engineering Department in overseeing daily operations, project planning, and timely completion of engineering activities. This role includes managing and guiding the team through all stages of project execution, from new model introductions to process improvements, ensuring that quality standards are met, and production support is provided. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for analyzing defects, implementing yield improvement strategies, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration to address production challenges. The Engineering Supervisor plays a crucial role in maintaining project timelines and driving the continuous improvement of production processes.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Engineering Operations and Production Support

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of engineering projects, with a particular focus on new model development, process enhancements, and tooling setup.

• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans, and ensure strict adherence to deadlines and financial constraints.

• Conduct trial runs for new projects, analyze results, and make necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.

• Document each project phase comprehensively to maintain records of processes, changes, and outcomes for future reference.

• Analyze product defects, identify root causes, and establish corrective actions to reduce failure rates and improve yield.

• Implement yield improvement strategies that target consistent product quality, process reliability, and production efficiency.

• Develop and enforce process controls, particularly for new models, to ensure that quality standards are consistently met.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to address recurring issues and implement preventive measures for quality improvement.

• Ensure all engineering resources and expertise are available to support production requirements, resolving issues that may disrupt workflow.

• Identify and provide solutions for production bottlenecks, proposing and implementing improvements that enhance productivity and reduce downtime.

• Design, develop, and introduce jigs, tools, and machinery modifications to optimize production processes.

• Conduct evaluations of existing processes, pinpointing areas for improvement and initiating action plans for enhanced production efficiency.

• Use project management tools such as Gantt charts to track project milestones, timelines, and status updates, ensuring timely project completion.

• Regularly monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to stay within schedule and budget constraints.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to address any factors affecting project timelines, facilitating prompt resolution to keep projects on track.

• Lead efforts to identify and implement engineering innovations that reduce costs, improve product quality, and streamline production.

• Research and propose the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methods that align with company goals and enhance the Engineering Department's capabilities.

• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, motivating team members to identify inefficiencies and suggest ways to enhance engineering processes.

Team Leadership and People Management

• Supervise and mentor a team of Engineers, Technicians, and support staff, providing direction, support, and feedback to ensure high performance.

• Conduct regular reviews of team activities, including daily turnover reports, to assess project progress and productivity.

• Establish team goals, guidelines, and performance expectations, aligning team efforts with departmental and company objectives.

• Allocate resources and assign tasks to ensure efficient use of staff skills and balanced workload distribution.

• Attend daily production and monthly quality meetings, representing the Engineering Department and addressing cross-functional concerns.

• Foster effective communication with production, quality, and other departments to ensure aligned goals and coordinated efforts.

• Act as a primary point of contact for other departments regarding engineering support, production challenges, and process improvement initiatives.

• Provide clear and timely updates to the Engineering Manager and other stakeholders on project statuses, ongoing improvements, and key performance indicators.

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to engineering projects, yield improvement, and quality control.

• Prepare and submit comprehensive weekly and monthly reports detailing engineering activities, challenges, accomplishments, and progress towards KPI goals.

• Review monthly KPIs with the team, analyzing trends and identifying areas requiring improvement or adjustment.

• Ensure all reports and updates are detailed, accurate, and reflective of both team and project performance.

Other Related Tasks

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Engineering team and ensure efficient operations.

• Assist with special projects or initiatives related to Engineering team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or any related field.

• At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment. Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or team lead role within an engineering department, with proven experience in managing teams and engineering projects.

• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects from concept to completion, with a strong record of meeting deadlines and staying within budget.

• Practical experience in providing engineering support to production teams, troubleshooting production issues, and implementing effective solutions to optimize workflows.

• Proven history of implementing process improvements and establishing quality control measures to reduce defects and enhance yield.

• Experience in setting, tracking, and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success, team performance, and quality outcomes.

• Prior experience collaborating with multiple departments, such as Quality, Production, and Maintenance, to ensure seamless communication and alignment on engineering objectives.