Engineering Supervisor

TITLE

Engineering Supervisor

COMPANY

JTEKT Automotive North America

DEPARTMENT

Manufacturing Engineering

LOCATION

Vonore, Tennessee

CLASSIFICATION

Salaried Exempt

REPORTS TO

M.E. Manager

LEVEL

107

REVISION DATE

10/25/2021

REVISION LEVEL

H

Summary/Purpose

Supervise a team of engineers and engineering technicians (TME) providing 24/7 floor support to manufacturing. Lead Lean Manufacturing Activities with cross functional teams.

Essential Duties and Accountabilities:

• • Schedule and allocate ME resources to support manufacturing as required.
  • Support trial activity and launch operations as required.
  • Support attainment of departmental Hoshin objectives.
  • Promote and adhere to all quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Perform activities of engineers as required.
  • Work daily overtime and Saturdays and/or Sundays when directed by immediate manager or, as necessary, to complete essential job duties.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• • This position is responsible for leading a team comprised of hourly Technicians and salaried Engineers in accordance with policies and procedures.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• • CNC/PLC equipment and tooling/fixture experience
  • Ability to read and interpret product and equipment drawings including GD&T.
  • Automated assembly systems experience desired.
  • Automotive manufacturing experience – 3 yrs
  • Basic knowledge of applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental management system

Education and Experience:

• • BSMET/EET/EE/ME Degree Preferred, or equivalent experience as determined by Departmental Leadership
  • Leadership experience of professional and technical staff preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• • Sit with intermittent walking
  • Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, and writing
  • Communicate (hearing and speech) with individuals in person and by phone/computer
  • Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.
  • Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week