Engineering Supervisor

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

E-ONE in Florida is seeking a supervisor of electrical/mechanical engineers, designers, and technicians to design, develop, and test propulsion and vehicle components. You will coordinate activities, review designs, and ensure specifications meet customer, industry, and company standards.

You will lead Lean initiatives, support production during manufacturing and prototyping, and mentor team members, with a focus on safety, quality, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Skills in computer simulation, cost estimation, design optimization.
• Engineering analysis, design reviews and feasibility studies.
• Prototyping, quality assurance processes and reliability analysis.
• CAD and CAE software experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of engineers, designers, and technicians by scheduling work and directing the team.
• Review and approve designs and related components.
• Create specifications aligned with customer requirements, standards and company practices.
• Participate in customer meetings to discuss design parameters.
• Lead Lean initiatives across the department and support continuous improvement.
• Plan and assign resources to meet bid and order schedule commitments.
• Assist production during manufacturing and prototype phases to ensure smooth flow.

Skills

Computer simulation

Cost estimation

Design optimization

Engineering analysis

Design review

Feasibility study

Mathematical modeling

Prototyping

Quality assurance

Reliability analysis

Tools

CAD

CAE

Job description

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire trucks including pumpers and tankers, aerial ladders and platforms, rescues of all sizes, quick attack units, industrial trucks, and ARFF (aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles). Established in 1974, E-ONE has grown to become an industry leader in just a few decades, and today employs more than 1,000 people who manufacture over 400 fire trucks per year. Innovation has been the company's driving force and continues to be the impetus behind its pursuit of innovative technologies. The result is state-of-the-art fire rescue vehicles recognized for superior firefighting and rescue capabilities. E-ONE is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

SCOPE

Supervises a team of electrical/mechanical engineers, designers or technicians who design, develop, and test all aspects of components, equipment, and machinery. Applies principles and techniques of engineering to accomplish goals. May work with other engineering teams to increase efficiency, production quality, and volume.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Coordinates activities of engineers, designers, and technicians by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of the assigned team to meet goals and objectives as defined for the department.
• Responsible for the review and approval of designs and related components.
• Responsible for creating specifications and consistent with customer requirements, industry and regulatory standards, and established company practices.
• Participates in customer meetings to understand design requirements and answer questions regarding product design parameters and/or limitations.
• Creates a robust product design that is safe, buildable and avoids interferences.
• Support regional and international dealers as needed.
• Leads company initiatives, such as Lean, through his/her organization and departmental area of responsibility. Provides support to other departments and company initiatives such as lean and continuous improvement.
• Plans and assigns resources as appropriate to deliver to bid review and order review schedule commitments.
• Evaluates and verifies employee performance through review of completed work assignments and work techniques. Identifies team development and training needs and conducts the training or otherwise ensures that training is obtained.
• Confers with management and production to determine engineering feasibility for production, and cost effectiveness for new and existing products.
• Maintains industry standards while driving ingenuity in product design with a focus on profitability and cost reduction.
• Responsible for administrative functions such as recording time and attendance and enforcement of policies and procedures.
• Supports Production during the manufacturing and prototype process to ensure smooth flow on the production line

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Skills in computer simulation, cost estimation, design optimization, design review, engineering analysis & design, feasibility study, mathematical analysis & modeling, prototyping, quality assurance process and reliability analysis.
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry and vocational standards.
• CAD and CAE software experience.
• Experience with problem solving techniques (5 why & root cause analysis).
• Experience with statistical techniques and data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work directly with hourly production employees and leadership concerning manufacturing initiatives and progress updates.
• Strong work ethic, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined.
• Versatile, flexible, and willing to work with changing priorities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute concurrent assignments in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong and consistent attention to detail.
• Creative and innovative team player.
• Ability to use sound judgment and make timely decisions.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Solid PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and layout and other written or verbal instructions.
• Capable of effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees in the organization.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Customer orientation and ability t