Engineering Supervisor

TITLE Engineering Supervisor
COMPANY JTEKT Automotive North America DEPARTMENT Manufacturing Engineering
LOCATION Vonore, Tennessee CLASSIFICATION Salaried Exempt
REPORTS TO M.E. Manager LEVEL 107
REVISION DATE 10/25/2021 REVISION LEVEL H

Summary/Purpose
Supervise a team of engineers and engineering technicians (TME) providing 24/7 floor support to manufacturing. Lead Lean Manufacturing Activities with cross functional teams.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• Schedule and allocate ME resources to support manufacturing as required.
• Support trial activity and launch operations as required.
• Support attainment of departmental Hoshin objectives.
• Promote and adhere to all quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Perform activities of engineers as required.
• Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate manager or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for leading a team comprised of hourly Technicians and salaried Engineers in accordance with policies and procedures.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• CNC/PLC equipment and tooling/fixture experience
• Ability to read and interpret product and equipment drawings including GD&T.
• Automated assembly systems experience desired.
• Automotive manufacturing experience – 3 yrs
• Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management system

The above may be waived by the department Manager and the Human Resources Manager if the candidate is otherwise qualified.

Education and Experience:

• BSMET/EET/EE/ME Degree Preferred, or equivalent experience as determined by Departmental Leadership
• Leadership experience of professional and technical staff preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Sit with intermittent walking
• Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, and writing
• Communicate (hearing and speech) with individuals in person and by phone/computer
• Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.
• Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week