Lean Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Progressive Staffing LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Staffing LLC client in Western New York is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of engineers, drive performance, and push continuous improvement. You will coach, set priorities, and align engineering with production goals.

Required: Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, 2+ years in leadership, and strong Lean, 5S, and problem-solving skills. In-office, full-time with 5-10% travel. Visa not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years as Manufacturing Engineer in a manufacturing setting.
• 2+ years leading technical teams in a supervisory role.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, standard work.
• Knowledge of RTDs, sensors, thermocouples, MIMS, or aerospace products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Set performance expectations, priorities, and accountability.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings and performance evaluations.
• Develop capabilities through cross-functional training and expanded responsibilities.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Manage metrics: scrap, yield, OEE, downtime, process capability, productivity.
• Collaborate with Operations to align engineering with production goals.
• Lead process stabilization and capability improvements.
• Prioritize improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Establish standard work and clear ownership.
• Resolve manufacturing issues with cross-functional teams.
• Drive cost efficiency while maintaining safety and quality.
• Mentor engineers to independently identify and solve problems.
• Maintain a strong manufacturing floor presence to coach operations.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Progressive Staffing LLC client in Western New York is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of engineers, drive performance, and push continuous improvement. You will coach, set priorities, and align engineering with production goals.

Required: Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, 2+ years in leadership, and strong Lean, 5S, and problem-solving skills. In-office, full-time with 5-10% travel. Visa not available.