Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Cirrus; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in personal aviation seeks a skilled Engineering Team Leader in Grand Forks, ND. This role involves managing a team, overseeing project deliverables, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and technical skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and team development. Join a vibrant community and contribute to innovative aviation solutions while enjoying competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Community engagement opportunities

Flying Club for employees and families

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Engineering supporting manufacturing.
• Ability to work within and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 10 people and manage project assignments.
• Oversee project deliverables and employee technical performance.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Organization

Education

Four-year degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD software

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

North Dakota
1400 48th Street S.
Grand Forks, ND 58201, USA

Lead a team of approximately 10 people. Manage assignments of staff to projects. Develop team member skills, progression plans, and performance reviews, and provide growth opportunities, recognition, and rewards. Monitor and provide training, mentoring, and onboarding for team members. Hire and terminate employees within the discipline. Employee performance management, including annual performance reviews.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

1. Oversee the completion of project deliverables from the team to meet objectives. Provide oversight for employee technical performance for the group.
2. Manage acquisition, repair, and maintenance of tools, molds, and other handling equipment, involving coordination with other departments/locations.
3. Review department documents to ensure standards and best practices are followed in drawings, specifications, plans, reports, and design reviews.
4. Develop, implement, and monitor improved project processes, tools, metrics, and skills to enhance product launches.
5. Report weekly on project and organization status.
6. Distribute and enforce policies and guidance from Senior Management.
7. Manage area goals and objectives.
8. Own area key performance indicators and adjust performance as required.
9. Attend required leadership classes (Leadership Essentials annually, New supervisor class).
10. Meet regularly with the group to pass information up and down.
11. Provide training to department personnel. Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
12. Mentor other engineers and technicians in best practices.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Four-year degree from an accredited college in an Engineering field or equivalent. Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in Engineering supporting manufacturing and/or product development. Leadership experience is preferred.
• Leadership skills: Ability to work within and develop high-performing teams; strong team player; strong customer orientation.
• Technical skills - Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models. Applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment in design and production.
• Technical skills – Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control, including Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Communication skills: Effective communication at all levels, strong presentation skills, clear articulation, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Organization: Ability to coordinate efforts, organize, prioritize, communicate technical issues, and supervise a diverse team to meet standards.
• Project Management: Ability to drive projects to completion, defining scope, schedule, and resources.
• Problem Solving: Analyzing complex issues, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD software (Creo preferred), ERP, and MES systems.
• Attention to detail, troubleshooting skills, professionalism, punctuality, dependability, and proficiency in English.

Other Duties:

This description is not exhaustive. Duties may change, and overtime may be required.

This position is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, supporting Cirrus Aircraft's main sub-assembly facility, vital to aircraft development. The area offers a vibrant community with parks, sports, arts, and festivals.

Cirrus Aircraft’s mission is to deliver innovative, high-quality, and safe aviation experiences. The company is a leader in personal aviation, known for the SR Series and the Vision Jet, with a history of safety innovations like CAPS.

Cirrus offers competitive benefits, professional development, and community engagement opportunities, including a Flying Club for employees and families.

Cirrus is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a drug-free workplace, and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination.