Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Manufacturing Engineer / Production Supervisor to drive daily improvements across our production processes while ensuring that operational goals are met efficiently and safely. This dual-role position combines practical engineering know-how with team leadership, focused less on formal methodologies and more on real-world execution, troubleshooting, and process evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Engineering:

Design, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing and test processes and equipment.
Conduct hands-on time studies and workflow analysis to enhance productivity and eliminate inefficiencies.
Collaborate with design, maintenance, and quality teams to resolve production issues in real-time.
Support new product introduction (NPI) through pragmatic process development and validation.
Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation that reflect actual floor practices.
Lead incremental, on-the-ground improvements to manufacturing and test systems—prioritizing what works over theory.
Apply 2 second LEAN theory and real-world Lean applications experience to improve the flow of value to the customer.

Production Supervision:

Supervise and coordinate daily production team activities to ensure safe, timely, and effective operations.
Monitor and respond to production output, quality, and safety needs as they arise.
Provide on-the-floor leadership, coaching, and practical support to operators and technicians.
Manage shift schedules, labor allocation, and ensure material readiness.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues—including delays, equipment problems, or personnel challenges.
Track key production metrics such as output, scrap, downtime, and productivity.
Encourage daily 3S and sustained improvement of task flow, organization, and maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, OR
10+ years of directly relevant manufacturing experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum 3 years of successful experience as a project team leader in a production or manufacturing setting.
Strong background in lean thinking, process improvement, and hands-on production systems.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, CAD software and manufacturing tools (e.g., PLCs, ERP systems) is preferred.
Excellent communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.

Preferred Skills:

Extensive hands-on mechanical, electrical, or process troubleshooting experience.
Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
Bilingual (i.e. English/Spanish) a plus.
Experience setting up real world data collection and the performance of effective data analysis to focus on the best B4B improvements is highly desired.

Note: While Six Sigma certification is not required (nor especially relevant in our environment), experience with continuous, practical daily improvement is essential.