Engineering Supervisor

Job purpose

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for enhancing the profitable performance of FMI within the Innomotive Solutions Group of companies by seeking to continually improve the functionality and efficiency of the Engineering Team plus delivering on growth-oriented initiatives. This will be accomplished by actively engaging in the activities of the team, supporting other areas of operations and helping to establish and implement programs in the areas of product design and development, process engineering and manufacturing engineering.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supervise the FMI’s Engineering Team and interface with others to effectively lead and grow the technical capabilities of the Team so that it can function as a standalone business unit.
• Work with key personnel to manage and refine processes specific to New Product Development and Product modifications from concept to final approval including all necessary co-ordination with internal and external personnel.
• Supervise and refine New Processes from concept to implementation including all necessary coordination with internal and external personnel.
• Coordinate Project Management for all projects.
• Develop and Supervise product testing capabilities - both in-house and in the field.
• Supervise in-house documents and drawings.
• Supervise and provide Technical Support to Sales and Production Departments.
• Accountable for achieving applicable annual Strategic Planning goals.
• Recommending areas for focus and improvement in New Product Design and Development, Process Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Hands-on management of electronic and mechanical design and development for new products as determined.
• Hands-on management of product modifications as determined.
• Hands-on management of process engineering and manufacturing engineering
• Design, develop and/or modify production tooling and equipment (jigs, fixtures, etc.) as directed.
• Develop and Supervise product testing procedures.
• Serve as Project Manager to ensure FMI projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Work with sales personnel and customers to assess needs and develop/refine products to suit.
• Engage in professional development for own growth and oversee professional development of direct reports.
• Serve as a mentor to personnel on the Technical Team and others as determined.

Relationships

• Internal
  • Customer Care Team
  • Production Management team
  • Territory Managers
  • Engineering Team
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance
  • Quality Assurance
• External
  • Suppliers
  • Satellite the parent company owned installation facilities.
  • Customers

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree minimum B.Eng. or equivalent
• Minimum of