Product Design Engineering Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE:

The Engineering Supervisor provides first-line technical and supervisory support for the Product Engineering team comprised of Product Design Engineers, Product Engineering Technicians, Product Design Engineering Architects, and R&D Technician. This role bridges hands-on product technical work with team supervision. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise engineering activities related to Product Drawings, Bills of Materials, CNC Programs, and Routings.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring engineering deliverables, documentation, and change controls are completed on time.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or cost. 
• Provide timely technical guidance for specifications, design interpretation, and custom product requirements.
• Execute engineering tasks needed to produce drawings, BOMs, and Routings on an as needed basis. 
• Provide engineering support for daily production activities, including troubleshooting process issues, equipment problems, tooling, or quality defects.
• Ensure adherence to corporate quality, safety, environmental, and industry regulations; promote a safe work environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and company objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide daily leadership, direction, and coaching to engineering staff. 
• Assign daily/weekly tasks, manage workloads and priorities, and ensure team deliverables align with production needs.
• Assign and prioritize work to balance business needs, project timelines, and resource capacity. 
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, skill development, and succession planning in partnership with HR. 
• Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching/mentoring. 
• Foster an accountable, collaborative, and inclusive engineering culture.
• Model strong communication, collaboration, and professionalism to foster an inclusive, accountable culture.

OBJECTIVES:

• Provide input and feedback need to redefine Product Engineering Team role changes due to the implementation of a new ERP.
• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to establish key performance indicators such as engineering on time delivery, engineering change notice reductions, including the associated metrics.

COMPETENCIES:

• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for meeting commitments, delivering high‑quality work, and following through on expectations; actively addresses performance gaps and reinforces standards of execution.
• Manages Complexity: Breaks down technical and operational problems into manageable parts; evaluates options using systematic analysis and applies sound judgment to determine effective solutions.
• Directs Work: Provides clear direction, assigns responsibilities, and removes obstacles to enable team members to perform; monitors progress and adjusts guidance to ensure successful outcomes.
• Plans & Prioritizes Work: Organizes resources, people, and activities to efficiently achieve objectives; sets priorities based on business needs and adapts plans when constraints or changes arise.
• Collaborates: Builds productive relationships across teams and functions; shares information openly, seeks input, and works with internal and external partners to achieve shared goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Required- associate’s degree in engineering or related technical field with continued technical education or technical courses. 
• Preferred- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Experience and/or Training:

• Required- 5 - 7 years in an engineering‑related role within a manufacturing environment. 
• Preferred- >1 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Valid Driver’s License. 

Technology/Equipment:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD (or comparable CAD software), and Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Working knowledge of an ERP/MRP system

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

Sitting for long periods of time, 6-8 hours per day. Walking, speaking, hearing seeing. Listen and observe the environment for hazard prevention. Use hands for tools and typing. Semi-frequently lift to 15 lbs. Some tasks may require the employee to bend, stoop, twist, and turn.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment is temperature-controlled year-round, the plant environment is heated without air conditioning.

Manufacturing area requires PPE and adherence to OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR Part 1910).