Manufacturing Engineering Execution Supervisor - Machining Lead

Job Description

Work Arrangement

On-site - This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis. The primary work location is Tonawanda, NY.

The Role

As an Execution Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of engineers to achieve a successful product launch. Responsibilities included managing individual project workload as well as leading project teams. Project scope includes machining operations (CNCs, washers, ancillary equipment, etc.), tests and other propulsion technologies. This position includes working with OEM equipment vendors, GM IT, various engineering disciplines, and management throughout the build and install phases. The role requires continuous improvement of both machinery and processes. You will be working in a manufacturing plant where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgement. This work environment utilizes agile methodologies. This empowers team members, promotes cross functional collaboration, encourages transparency, and contributes to fast cycles of learning. This work shall be performed at Tonawanda, NY and occasionally at an individual machine builder’s facility.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Oversee the equipment installation, debug, runoff, validation, and continuous improvement activities required to produce high-quality engines.

• Cultivate collaboration, problem solving, transparency, adaptation, and inclusion that instills a workplace of choice environment

• Provide technical and program management assistance to achieve program requirements

• Stay informed on new process technologies including tooling enhancements, CNC improvements, assembly methods, error proofing techniques, etc.

• Serve as the communication bridge between Product Engineering, PPO Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing Organizations

• Meet program targets and metrics (Safety, Timing, Cost, and Quality)

• Perform People Leader responsibilities including hiring, goal setting, and reviews

• Plan compensation and development of direct reports

• Support manager with general administrative tasks such as managing budget targets, approving travel requests, expense reports, time sheets, purchasing requested, and vacation schedules

• Collaborate cross functionally with Operations Team to achieve program launch deliverable signoff

• Track and report program status using agile framework, program launch reviews, and leadership reviews

• Analyze first time quality data and optimize processes using statistical tools such as Red-X, Design of Experiments, or DFSS

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of professional manufacturing experience

• Proven technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines (machining, test, etc.)

• Knowledge of PPAP process

• Prior experience leading teams

• Experience coordinating installation, startup, and process validation

• Demonstrated program execution experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in a technical or managerial discipline

• Demonstrated high volume manufacturing experience

• Proven engine design and processing knowledge

• Proven knowledge and experience utilizing an agile methodology (scrum and sprint framework)

The salary range for this role is $104,000 min and $135,150 max. The actual base 
salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

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