Engineering Supervisor

Location: Kalamazoo, MI  

Are you a driven manufacturing leader with a passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and team development? We are seeking an Engineering Supervisor to lead Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Test Operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will be responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and reliability while leading cross-functional teams that directly impact operational performance and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges while developing high-performing teams.

What You'll Do

Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Testing Operations

• Provide leadership and direction to Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, and Test Operations teams.
• Drive a culture focused on safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Leadership teams to achieve plant objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Drive Operational Excellence

• Lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate waste and improve processes.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing effectiveness and reduce the cost of nonconformance.
• Ensure customer requirements are consistently achieved through robust testing processes and performance validation.

Oversee Maintenance & Facilities

• Manage all plant maintenance activities, repairs, equipment upgrades, and facility improvement projects.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve equipment uptime, reliability, and overall operational performance.
• Coordinate and manage external contractors, vendors, and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and cost effectively.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality teams to develop manufacturing processes, machining capabilities, assembly methods, plant layouts, tooling strategies, cost estimates, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure successful product launches through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination.

Develop and Inspire Teams

• Build organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and employee development.
• Foster an engaging and inclusive work environment that promotes accountability, recognition, and professional growth.
• Establish credibility and effectively influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, operations, maintenance, or a related industrial environment.
• Previous leadership experience supervising teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and operational improvement techniques.
• Demonstrated success driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, or Continuous Improvement teams.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing-to-Order (MTO) environments.
• Experience supporting performance or product testing operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement certification/experience.
• Experience with Oracle or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, component prints, blueprints, and manufacturing routers.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and process development initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Lead multiple critical functions with direct impact on plant performance and business success.
• Drive strategic operational improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Play a key role in New Product Introduction and manufacturing transformation efforts.
• Develop and mentor talented teams while working closely with senior leadership.
• Gain visibility across operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain functions.
• Enjoy strong opportunities for career growth and advancement within manufacturing and operations leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership skills. They are energized by solving operational challenges, improving processes, developing people, and driving measurable business results in a fast-paced industrial environment.