Engineering Supervisor

Insight Global is seeking an Engineering Supervisor for a large client located in Summerville, South Carolina. This individual will be responsible for guiding a team of engineers for the manufacturing processes of sub-assemblies and finished product for a designated manufacturing area. Focus on achieving key product indicators including safety, cost, quality and delivery. Manage continuous improvement projects and determine root cause of production issues. Work is of the technical nature where independent judgment is used and decisions are made within the limits of general practice policies. Works with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions

Provides leadership and direction to a group of manufacturing engineers/technicians

Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine root causes of problems

Develops and maintains process flow diagrams and PFMEA plans

Establishes and maintains certification requirements for appropriate machinery (eg. Work instructions, CVR’s, initial production training sign-offs)

Implements lean manufacturing practices such as 5S, Kanban, poka-yoke, visual management, 1-piece flow

Utilizes structured problem-solving tools e.g. A3, 5Y, 8D, Ishikawa, PDCA, Six Sigma DMAIC, Shainin, etc.

Leads cross functional teams to support all aspects of manufacturing

Develops goals/objectives and defines metrics to measure performance to the goals for their engineering group

Supports plant-wide commitment to meet all International Standards ISO/IATF16949, ISO 14001, VDA, etc.

Required Skills

5-7 years of experience in an automated or semi-automated manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership experience

Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred or Associates of Science degree in an Engineering discipline with relevant work experience

Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes

Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and drawings

Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems

Familiar with friction welding, balancing, and paint processes

Familiarity with SAP R/3 enterprise system

Knowledge of automotive driveline components

Other Information

Salary range: $105-110k

Client-provided healthcare benefits will be offered, along with retirement, paid time off, holiday pay, and more

Onsite in Summerville