Maintenance Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineer

KCM Technical; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor / Manufacturing Engineer to foster a lean culture within the organization. The role involves supervising maintenance teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring product quality. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and extensive experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks is required.
• Experience with project management and equipment installation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance personnel and resolve issues impacting safety.
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on LEAN initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor / Manufacturing Engineer

• Monday-Friday – 8am-5pm
• $90K -$100K

Position Summary:

• The Maintenance Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineer will support the development of a lean culture with robust problem solving, provide hands on supervision to the maintenance team, execute hands on repair / upgrades of equipment, and is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring product quality.
• The Maintenance Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineer will participate in the planning and reviewing of activities to improve products, processes, environments, and equipment.
• The Maintenance Supervisor and Manufacturing Engineer must demonstrate versatility, personal accountability, contributor attitude, and drive to foster continuous improvement.

Position Responsibilities:

• Work hands on with and lead/supervise maintenance personnel and facilitate the resolution of issues that affect safety and downtime.
• Ensure maintenance team and resources meet company needs within budgeted target costs.
• Determine and implement a schedule for equipment preventative maintenance (PM) with an eye towards predictive maintenance, while ensuring upkeep of existing maintenance equipment and facilities.
• Lead safety improvement initiatives and ensure timely and effective remedy implementation for identified safety issues.
• Train operators on new products and processes or major changes in existing products or processes.
• Conduct training for appropriate associates, ensure all documentation for lock out and tag out meets applicable standards.
• Maintain required documentation in accordance with document control procedures.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with direct reports, peers, and leadership to meet leadership metric goals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to achieve LEAN reduction initiatives and ensure product launch initiatives are executed effectively.
• Gather and analyze KPI data.
• Work with and develop a 'partner relationship' with outside technical contractors.
• Specify, develop, and support the procurement of new tools and equipment.
• Design for manufacturing as part of the product development process.
• Serve as the manufacturing engineer during product launch or engineering changes including; equipment specification, safety and injury mitigation, process validation, manufacturing readiness runs and associated resolutions. Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environment
• AutoCAD/SolidWorks proficiency
• MS Office
• Specification, installation, and commissioning of new and upgraded/rebuilt process, assembly, and production equipment
• Project management experience
• Experience with tooling, fixture, and equipment design for assembly
• Exposure and experience with agile product development philosophies
• Experience with controls, drives, HMIs and PLCs (Allen Bradley)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with web handling, roll to roll web coating, or textile manufacturing
• MS Project

Key Traits:

• Team player with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Proactive self-starter who is willing to work positively to achieve company and customer goals
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills

Working Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, employees are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and variations in temperature.
• The noise level is low to moderate.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at time.
• Must be able to traverse plant, access, and navigate all areas of the plant.
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, reach, push, pull, climb ladders, be on platforms, wear respirator and other PPE equipment.
• Ability to travel as required.