Manufacturing Engineer - Supervisor

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Blair (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Mechanical Group, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor to lead a technical engineering team in Blair, NE, overseeing from concept to production and driving cost-effective product improvements for forestry and recycling markets.

You will guide maintenance, tooling and engineering activities, develop master plans, and implement automation to enhance quality and efficiency while mentoring staff and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership in engineering fields.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD for 3D designs from concept to fabrication.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance policies.
• In-depth understanding of one or more engineering fields (electrical, software, mechanical) and design criteria.
• Knowledge of plant engineering, industrial engineering and tooling.
• Hydraulic and diesel knowledge required; control systems and powertrain knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the maintenance, tooling and engineering departments to enable efficient manufacturing operations.
• Assesses cost effectiveness and implements recommendations to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Guides plant renovations and expansions, coordinating outside contractors and vendors.
• Prepares and implements factory master plan and capital investments to meet future market demand.
• Introduces progressive automation and new technology to improve processes, product quality and efficiency.
• Leads and mentors the manufacturing engineering team for success and professional growth.
• Monitors production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Develops and manages the manufacturing engineering budget and cost controls.
• Provides technical support to resolve complex manufacturing issues and optimize output.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Engineering leadership

Safety compliance

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical engineering

Control systems

Powertrain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor establishes and directs a technical engineering team to define, develop, and design new product lines from concept to full production as well as expand existing product lines for the forestry and recycling markets ensuring customer technical and cost requirement satisfaction. This role will develop cost effective and product improvement strategies for existing products and provide leadership and mentoring to the Engineering Department and site staff.

Location: Blair, NE

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Plans, Directs, and coordinates the activities of the maintenance, tooling and engineering departments, facilitating efficient manufacturing operations across the organization.
• Assess cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes: make and implements recommendations to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Provides guidance and oversight in development and execution of plant renovations and expansions: coordinates outside contractors and vendors.
• Prepares and implements factory master plan and capital investments to meet future market demand.
• Introduce progressive automation and new technology to improve processes, product quality and increase efficiency.
• Lead and manage the manufacturing engineering team, providing guidance, mentoring, and training to ensure the team's success and professional growth.
• Monitor and analyze production data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and manage the manufacturing engineering budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and cost control.
• Provide technical support and guidance to resolve complex manufacturing issues, troubleshoot problems, and optimize production output.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent and/or combination of training and experience.
• 8 + years of progressive leadership role om an Engineering related fields
• Proficient in the use of SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD to generate 3D solid model designs from concept to fabrication.
• Familiarity with industry policies and procedures to ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Must possess in-depth understanding in one or more engineering fields (i.e., electrical, software, mechanical) and design criteria.
• Thorough working knowledge of plant engineering, industrial engineering, and tooling.
• Hydraulic and diesel knowledge required, control systems and power train knowledge a plus.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

Supervisory responsibility over Product Engineers, Product Safety Engineer, Manufacturing Supervisor, and Control Systems Supervisor.

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

Respect for all individuals

Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

NOTE:

This position responsible for certain internal control responsibilities.These internal control responsibilities are verbally communicated to the incumbent and periodic feedback is provided as it relates to the performance of these internal control responsibilities.