Engineering Supervisor

Superior Essex Communications; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex Brownell Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks an Engineering Supervisor to lead the engineering function, drive safe and efficient operations, and deliver cost‑effective solutions.

The role collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to optimize processes and ensure regulatory compliance. The supervisor will guide a team, prioritize projects, manage resources, and promote continuous improvement while aligning engineering activities with company goals and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing/industrial.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the engineering function to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.
• Provide technical leadership, oversee projects and initiatives, and drive process improvements.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Oversee activities related to processes, equipment, facilities, and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain and others to meet goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, and cost.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and outside engineering resources as needed.
• Support capital projects including planning, budgeting, equipment selection, installation.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends and root causes.

Skills

Lead engineering team

Plan and manage projects

Oversee processes and equipment

Identify productivity improvements

Develop engineering solutions

Provide technical support

Cross-department collaboration

Evaluate new equipment and tooling

Coordinate with vendors/contractors

Support capital projects

Data analysis and metrics

Ensure safety/regulatory compliance

Maintain engineering documentation

Communicate with leadership

Promote continuous improvement

Perform other duties

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years of engineering experience

Previous supervisory/leadership experience

Strong PM, problem-solving, and communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities across departments

Job description

Engineering Supervisor

#26-380

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Requisition Number

26-380

Company

Essex Brownell Inc.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the engineering function to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This position provides technical leadership, oversees engineering projects and initiatives, and works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence.

The Engineering Supervisor will lead engineering team members, prioritize projects, manage resources, and ensure engineering solutions align with company goals, customer requirements, safety standards, and applicable regulations.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Lead, supervise, and develop engineering team members.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Oversee engineering activities related to processes, equipment, facilities, and operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions to address operational and technical challenges.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment, processes, automation, and facility-related issues.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to support business objectives .
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment, technology, tooling, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and outside engineering resources as needed.
• Support capital projects, including planning, budgeting, equipment selection , installation, and implementation.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure engineering projects and activities meet company safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain engineering documentation, procedures, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Communicate project status, priorities, challenges, and recommendations to leadership.
• Promote continuous improvement, teamwork, safety, and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across departments.

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Essex Brownell is an international distributor of magnet wire and the ancillary products used to build and repair motors, generators, transformers, and electrical components. In addition to supplying discrete materials, Essex Brownell also provides custom fabrication and rewind services though our Essex Active converting facilities. Essex Brownell is Customer Focused... Performance Driven. For more information or to make an online order, visit essexbrownell.com

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