About the position
The Engineering Supervisor at Magna Exteriors plays a crucial role in managing a team of dedicated technicians within the Engineered Glass division. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this position is pivotal in providing technical leadership and overall direction in alignment with organizational policies and applicable laws. The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for ensuring seamless technical support for each production shift, which significantly contributes to the efficiency and reliability of equipment operations. This role encompasses strategic planning, performance evaluation, hiring, and fostering continuous growth and development within the technical team. In this position, the Engineering Supervisor will demonstrate and apply foundational engineering principles and technical problem-solving techniques. They will develop standards of workmanship and reporting formats to ensure consistency and excellence in technical work. Collaboration in the automation of existing processes is essential, aiming to control costs, drive consistency, and meet evolving demand requirements. The supervisor will oversee the proper maintenance of equipment, ensuring the implementation and adherence to a robust preventive maintenance (PM) system to minimize equipment downtime. Additionally, the Engineering Supervisor will coordinate and foster the development of engineering team members, contributing to their technical growth. They will facilitate cross-functional training of team members to maximize flexibility within the department. A strong emphasis will be placed on championing a workplace culture committed to safety, health, and environmental compliance, encouraging active employee participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and apply foundational engineering principles, technical problem-solving techniques, and effective reporting methods for technical development.
- Develop standards of workmanship and reporting formats to ensure consistency and excellence in technical work.
- Collaborate in the automation of existing processes, aiming to control costs, drive consistency, and meet evolving demand requirements.
- Oversee the proper maintenance of equipment, ensuring the implementation and adherence to a robust PM system to minimize equipment downtime.
- Coordinate and foster the development of the engineering team members, contributing to technical areas.
- Facilitate the cross-functional training of team members to maximize flexibility within the department.
- Champion a workplace culture committed to safety, health, and environmental compliance, encouraging active employee participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering with 8 or more years of related automotive manufacturing experience or equivalent engineering work background.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated capability to communicate effectively.
- Proven leadership skills in a participative work environment with a strong emphasis on teaching these skills to others.
- Ability to direct and lead others through daily assignments, special projects, and root cause analysis.
Benefits
- Engaging and dynamic work environment.
- Support and resources for employee success.
- Varied responsibilities and development prospects.
