Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Zohorecruit; South Dakota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Staffing LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of engineers in a permanent, full-time role. The position is 100% in-office with travel to customer sites anticipated (5-10%).

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, 2+ years in leadership, and a Bachelor's in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. Experience with Lean, 5S, and process optimization is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• 2+ years’ in a leadership/supervisory role leading technical teams.
• Authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available.
• 100% in-office; relocation not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a team of Manufacturing Engineers, supporting their technical and professional growth.
• Create and communicate performance expectations, priorities, and accountability measures to drive team success.
• Perform one-on-one meetings & performance evaluations to set goals and guide development.
• Strengthen team capabilities through development planning, cross-functional training, and increased responsibilities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, data-driven decisions, and continuous improvement.
• Be accountable for Manufacturing Engineering performance across scrap, yield, OEE, downtime, process capability, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to align engineering with production goals.
• Lead process stabilization and improvements to ensure consistent manufacturing performance.
• Establish standard work and clear ownership across teams.
• Resolve process failures and defects with cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Use data to prioritize issues and drive closure.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Performance reviews

Cross-functional

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Data-driven decisions

Continuous improvement

Communication

Analytical

Time management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

RTDs & Sensors

Thermocouples

Aerospace products knowledge

Job description

Full time | Progressive Staffing LLC | United States

Posted On 09/29/2026

Job Information

$110,000 - $135,000 annually depending on experience

Work Experience 5+ years

Manufacturing

City Buffalo

State/Province New York

Job Description

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR (Permanent) Our client, a global manufacturing organization headquartered in WNY, is looking to add a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to their growing team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to a team of Manufacturing Engineers, supporting their technical and professional growth
• Create and communicate performance expectations, priorities, and accountability measures to drive team success
• Perform consistent one-on-one meetings & performance evaluations in order to create goals and offer career development opportunities
• Strengthen team capabilities through development planning, cross-functional training, and increased technical responsibilities
• Promote a culture of accountability, responsiveness, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement
• Accountable for Manufacturing Engineering performance across key metrics: scrap reduction, yield improvement, OEE, equipment downtime, process capability, and productivity
• Collaborate closely with Operations leadership to align engineering initiatives with production demands and strategic business goals
• Lead process stabilization efforts and drive improvements to enhance capabilities and ensure consistent manufacturing performance
• Conduct routine performance reviews in order to prioritize improvement opportunities, identify losses, and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Establish, maintain, and reinforce standard work practices while communicating clear areas of ownership & accountability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively resolve process failures, recurring defects, scrap, yield losses, equipment downtime, and other manufacturing performance issues
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, safety, productivity, delivery, and cost efficiency across operations
• Evaluate process variation, identify production constraints, and implement sustainable solutions to improve throughput, capacity, and operational consistency
• Support and execute initiatives involving equipment upgrades, tooling, fixtures, automation, and process optimization
• Identify cost saving opportunities and implement strategies while ensuring high standards for safety, quality, and product performance are being met
• Mentor & train engineers to independently identify, solve, and prevent manufacturing problems
• Ensure a consistent presence is felt on the manufacturing floor to provide coaching, understand operational challenges, and ensure effective execution.
• Use data to prioritize issues, balance short-term production needs with long-term improvements, and drive issues to closure.
• Communicate priorities, risks, resource requirements, and technical concerns clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
• 100% in-office
• Some travel to customer sites may be required (5-10%)
• $110,000 - $135,000 annually depending on experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering role
• 2+ years’ in a leadership/supervisory role leading technical teams
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S, standard work, Etc.
• Knowledge of RTDs, sensors, thermocouples, MIMS, aerospace products, or similar is preferred
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with employees and customers
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong organization skills, analytical, and time management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available