Engineering Supervisor: Lead Equipment Design & Projects

NCBioImpact; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 126,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

401(k) with company match

Health benefits

Pension benefit

Job summary

Corning in Hickory, NC is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team in equipment design and deployment for capacity expansion and efficiency improvements. You will drive project plans, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost-reduction initiatives aligned with business goals.

With a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of manufacturing or equipment design experience, you’ll guide technical excellence, address quality and process issues, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing or equipment design and deployment.
• Demonstrated success in leading cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and capacity expansion projects.
• Strong understanding of equipment design principles and deployment methodologies.
• Experience in data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, JMP).
• Familiarity with PEx methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, MEE).
• Skilled in creating detailed project plans, including cost analysis and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment design and deployment projects to support capacity expansion, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop and execute project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, etc.) to ensure project success.
• Identify and implement process and equipment improvements to optimize manufacturing performance.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Analyze and address quality, process, and equipment-related issues, ensuring alignment with Product Quality Architecture and business standards.
• Standardize and replicate best practices in equipment design and deployment across operations.
• Represent the engineering function in meetings and discussions, contributing to strategy development and decision-making.

Skills

Data analysis tools

PEx methodologies

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

Job description

Corning in Hickory, NC is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead a small team in equipment design and deployment for capacity expansion and efficiency improvements. You will drive project plans, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver cost-reduction initiatives aligned with business goals.

With a bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 5+ years of manufacturing or equipment design experience, you’ll guide technical excellence, address quality and process issues, and