Product Design Engineering Supervisor

WB Manufacturing; Suring (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WB Manufacturing in Suring, Wisconsin is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead the Product Engineering team. This role includes supervising engineering activities, supporting new product introductions, and collaborating with multiple departments to resolve technical issues.

The ideal candidate will have 5 - 7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, supervisory experience, and proficiency in CAD software. The position offers competitive working conditions and requires adherence to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years in an engineering-related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Over 1 year of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering activities related to Product Drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Support new product introduction ensuring deliverables are completed on time.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related technical field

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Job Purpose

The Engineering Supervisor provides first-line technical and supervisory support for the Product Engineering team comprised of Product Design Engineers, Product Engineering Technicians, Product Design Engineering Architects, and R&D Technician. This role bridges hands-on product technical work with team supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise engineering activities related to Product Drawings, Bills of Materials, CNC Programs, and Routings.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring engineering deliverables, documentation, and change controls are completed on time.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues affecting safety, quality, delivery, or cost.
• Provide timely technical guidance for specifications, design interpretation, and custom product requirements.
• Execute engineering tasks needed to produce drawings, BOMs, and Routings on an as needed basis.
• Provide engineering support for daily production activities, including troubleshooting process issues, equipment problems, tooling, or quality defects.
• Ensure adherence to corporate quality, safety, environmental, and industry regulations; promote a safe work environment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and company objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide daily leadership, direction, and coaching to engineering staff.
• Assign daily/weekly tasks, manage workloads and priorities, and ensure team deliverables align with production needs.
• Assign and prioritize work to balance business needs, project timelines, and resource capacity.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, skill development, and succession planning in partnership with HR.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching/mentoring.
• Foster an accountable, collaborative, and inclusive engineering culture.
• Model strong communication, collaboration, and professionalism to foster an inclusive, accountable culture.

OBJECTIVES

• Provide input and feedback need to redefine Product Engineering Team role changes due to the implementation of a new ERP.
• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to establish key performance indicators such as engineering on time delivery, engineering change notice reductions, including the associated metrics.

COMPETENCIES

• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others responsible for meeting commitments, delivering high‑quality work, and following through on expectations; actively addresses performance gaps and reinforces standards of execution.
• Manages Complexity: Breaks down technical and operational problems into manageable parts; evaluates options using systematic analysis and applies sound judgment to determine effective solutions.
• Directs Work: Provides clear direction, assigns responsibilities, and removes obstacles to enable team members to perform; monitors progress and adjusts guidance to ensure successful outcomes.
• Plans & Prioritizes Work: Organizes resources, people, and activities to efficiently achieve objectives; sets priorities based on business needs and adapts plans when constraints or changes arise.
• Collaborates: Builds productive relationships across teams and functions; shares information openly, seeks input, and works with internal and external partners to achieve shared goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Required- associate’s degree in engineering or related technical field with continued technical education or technical courses.
• Preferred- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• Required- 5 - 7 years in an engineering‑related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred- >1 years of supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.

LICENSES/ CERTIFICATES

• Valid Driver’s License.

TECHNOLOGY/ EQUIPMENT

• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD (or comparable CAD software), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of an ERP/MRP system

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Sitting for long periods of time, 6-8 hours per day. Walking, speaking, hearing seeing. Listen and observe the environment for hazard prevention. Use hands for tools and typing. Semi-frequently lift to 15 lbs. Some tasks may require the employee to bend, stoop, twist, and turn.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Office environment is temperature-controlled year-round, the plant environment is heated without air conditioning. Manufacturing area requires PPE and adherence to OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR Part 1910).