Engineering Supervisor

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

Job summary

Superior Essex Inc. is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the engineering function supporting safe, efficient operations in a manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project oversight, and cross-department collaboration to drive process improvements and operational excellence. Responsibilities include prioritizing projects, managing resources, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the engineering function to support safe, efficient operations.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee engineering projects and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence.
• Prioritize projects, manage resources, and align engineering solutions with goals and safety standards.
• Communicate project status and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Vendor coordination

Capital projects

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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.

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.