Equipment Engineer Supervisor

Method360 Talent Acquisition; Fort Worth (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an Equipment Engineer Supervisor for on-site manufacturing operations. Start is immediate.

You will lead Equipment Engineers and Technicians, oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement in a high-volume environment. Responsibilities include managing capital projects, coordinating installation and validation, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while partnering with Production, Quality, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
• 5–8 years of equipment engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment in electronics/server/telecom preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise Equipment Engineers and Technicians in daily manufacturing support.
• Ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and availability.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Manage equipment upgrades and automation projects.
• Support operations with rapid response to equipment issues.
• Drive Lean/Six Sigma and root-cause analysis initiatives.
• Monitor metrics: uptime, MTBF, MTTR, OEE.
• Collaborate with multiple teams and manage vendor relationships.
• Maintain operating procedures and engineering specifications.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and environmental requirements.
• Support production scalability, NPI, and factory expansion.
• Prepare budgets, CAPEX requests, and equipment analyses.
• Coach and develop team members.

Educación

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

Related technical discipline

Herramientas

MES

ERP

Industrial controls

PLC programming

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Equipment Engineer Supervisor – Computer Hardware

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Start: Immediate

Company: Confidential

Workplace Type: On-Site

Location: Fort Worth Alliance, Texas, United States

Travel: No

Sponsorship: No

** Please note this position requires US Citizenship or Green Card status. **Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time.

**OPT EAD or STEM EAD sponsorship is unavailable at this time.

Job Description

The Equipment Engineer Supervisor is responsible for overseeing equipment engineering activities to support manufacturing operations, production efficiency, equipment reliability, process improvement, and preventive maintenance programs. This role supervises a team of Equipment Engineers and Technicians, ensuring equipment uptime, troubleshooting complex equipment issues, managing capital projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead Equipment Engineers and Technicians in daily manufacturing support activities.
• Ensure optimal performance, reliability, and availability of production equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Analyze equipment failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Manage equipment upgrade and automation projects to improve productivity and quality.
• Support manufacturing operations by providing rapid response to equipment-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Establish and monitor equipment performance metrics, including uptime, MTBF, MTTR, and OEE.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, and Program Management teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate service contracts and external support.
• Develop and maintain equipment operating procedures, maintenance documentation, and engineering specifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and environmental requirements.
• Support production scalability, new product introductions (NPI), and factory expansion initiatives.
• Prepare reports, budgets, capital expenditure requests, and equipment performance analyses.
• Coach, train, and evaluate team members while supporting employee development and succession planning.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related technical discipline required.
• Minimum 5-8 years of equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment within electronics, server, computer, telecommunications, or related industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, robotics, PLCs, and industrial controls.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and reliability-centered maintenance programs.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Understanding of industrial safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with MES, ERP, and manufacturing software systems.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in high-volume electronics or server manufacturing.
• Knowledge of SMT, assembly, testing, and system integration equipment.
• Experience implementing Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing technologies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work near industrial machinery and production equipment.
• Ability to use computer equipment and engineering tools.
• Manufacturing and production environment.
• May require support during off-shift operations, weekends, or equipment emergency situations.
• Occasional travel may be required for vendor visits, training, or equipment qualification activities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.