Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Sup

ADP, Inc.; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Buford, GA seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead an engineering team focused on manufacturing process creation, industrialization, and optimization.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, sales, and operations to deliver cost-effective, compliant production solutions. The role emphasizes leadership, project management, and hands-on design across mechanical, electrical, and automation domains, including PLCs and robotics, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years of professional experience in a similar position or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Engineering Team Members and drive accountability to performance.
• Determine processes to manufacture customer parts based on prints and information from R&D including pricing data.
• Industrialize new parts and projects through cross-functional teams.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, work methods, and layouts for efficiency and quality.
• Generate and implement standardized processes and ensure continuity with work/set-up instructions.
• Create/modify pfMEAs and Process Flows for new and existing business with proper documentation.
• Ensure machinery, equipment, and utilities meet operational requirements.
• Lead or coordinate engineering projects including equipment selection, scope definition, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate with sales, operations, and finance to align engineering solutions with business needs.
• Assist sales teams with technical scope generation and client visits; perform cost-benefit analyses.
• Coordinate work measurement and process redesign for new customer projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Mechanical design

Electrical design

PLC knowledge

Robotics

Microsoft Office

Process documentation

Work measurement

Facility layout

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

4+ years of related experience

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Sup

Full Time Buford, GA, US

Position: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Functional Area: Production Engineer

Classification: Exempt

Reporting Structure: Head of Engineering and Technology

Educational Background Required:

• Completed degree (Bachelor) in Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 4 years of professional experience in a similar position or equivalent combination or education and experience

Skills and Training

• Leadership Skills
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Mechanical Design (Solidworks Preferred)
• Electrical Design
• Knowledge and understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers
• Knowledge and Understanding of Robotics
• Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio)
• Understanding of Process Documentation (pFMEA’s, Work Instructions, etc.)
• Work measurement, methods, and procedures
• Facility layout and planning
• Project management and budgeting
• Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Essential Functions Required for Job

• Team Leadership : Supervise and mentor Engineering Team Members, hold them accountable for performance, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Process Creation : Determine processes required to manufacture customer part based on prints and information supplied by R&D including pricing related information (Cycle time, # of operators, Tact time, etc.)
  • Leverage internal/external resources to determine equipment or raw material/component pricing when needed
  • Interpret capacity data and monitor to ensure sustained growth and prevent over capacitation of equipment
  • Create Requirements for new equipment and processes
  • Ensure newly acquired equipment is up to local Health, Safety, and Environmental Regulations.
• Process Industrialization : Lead teams to industrialize new parts & projects.
• Process Optimization : Analyze and improve manufacturing processes, work methods, and layouts to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Process Standardization : Generate and implement standardized processes and use them to accomplish tasks
• Process Documentation : Create/modify pFMEA’s and Process Flows for new and existing business and ensure continuity with work/set-up instructions.
• Operational Oversight : Ensure machinery, equipment, and utilities function properly and meet operational requirements.
• Project Management : Lead or coordinate engineering projects, including equipment selection and procurement, scope definition, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work with other departments (sales, operations, finance) to align engineering solutions with business needs
• Assist sales teams with technical scope generation and client visits
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to ensure efficient use of resources
• Coordinate work measurement and process redesign for new customer projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Interaction Required: Within the company and Externally

• Internal: All Departments
• External: Vendors and Contractors

Physical Requirements:

• Standing
• Lifting
• Repeated Hand Motion
• Uncontrolled temperatures: (heat/cold) production area
• Controlled temperatures: Offices / Labs
• Exposure to Noise, Dust, Oil/Solvent Fumes, Fiber Glass
• Other: Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Basic Competences:

• Corporate Competencies: Interlaced Acting and Corporate Thinking, IT/SAP Knowledge and Language Skills: English (Fluent), Understanding in Business Administration, Intercultural Competences, Adaptability and Versatility, and Courage, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Collegiality and Reliability.
• Methodological Competencies: Quality and Cost Orientation, Problem Solving Competence and Time Management, Goal and Success Orientation, Problem Solving Competence, Time management and Specialist.
• Social and Self-Competences: Creativity, Flexibility, Discipline, Communication Skills, Conflict-Solving Ability, Self-Reflection, Critical and Learning Ability, and Leadership Competence , Flexibility, Discipline, Communication Skills, conflict-solving ability, and leadership competence.

Job Specific Competences:

• Detail Oriented
• Future Thinking
• Understanding of Manufacturing Concepts
• Understanding of Electrical, Controls, Robotic, Mechanical, and Pneumatic systems