Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor - Piston Automotive

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will be a position that will include both hands on activities and supervisory functions. This individual will be expected to lead any advanced troubleshooting or problem solving activities involving the production equipment, processes, and facility issues. This individual will also be utilized as the link between Corporate Manufacturing / Controls Engineering and the production facility for all process and controls updates.

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle and Product Discounts

• Part of the Plant Leadership team responsible for achieving goals as defined by the Piston Executive Team.
• Supervise and oversee all maintenance, controls engineering, and IT activities.
• Make financial decisions in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
• Customer interface as required.
• Problem-solving utilizing appropriate tools (8D, etc.)
• Responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of various projects.
• Main interface with all outside vendors and contractors.
• Oversee coordination of all process, equipment, and controls updates between plant and corporate engineering.
• Provide lead troubleshooting ability.
• Develop team to improve decision-making process and problem-solving capabilities.
• Drive lean concepts (5S, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM etc.) throughout the organization. Implement process improvements.
• Develop and track maintenance and capital equipment budgets.
• Develop, schedule, and track preventive maintenance for the entire facility.
• Coordinate/approve the required purchase of spare parts and inventory system.
• Oversee the Inspection, maintenance, and repair of equipment
• Ensure the team follows all standard safety/environmental procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining plant floor layout in AutoCad, including line side and storage locations. Initial Layout to come from Corporate Engineering.
• Support of Detroit operation as required (training for maintenance or resource allocation)
• Work a schedule that supports a 3 crew 7 day/week operation that includes Maintenance Technicians, Controls Engineer, IT Tech
• Goal setting/performance reviews
• Provide timely feedback and drive accountability with the team
• Budgeting
• Communication meetings

• To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty.   The candidate must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Computer literacy and proficiency are also required
• Strong working knowledge of Manual and Automated Assembly Systems and Technologies, including both mechanical and control systems
• Strong Knowledge of DC Torque Systems (Tech Motive, Stanley & Bosch)
• Knowledge of Vision Systems (Cognex)
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety & solutions
• Computer literacy and proficiency are required, must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, AutoCAD LT, and misc. CAD viewers.
• Previous Leadership and Supervisory experience (7 years or more)
• College Education Preferred
• Working experience in developing and tracking maintenance and capital equipment budget
• Self-motivator who works with minimal direction, makes decisions independently, and is able to motivate others to complete the task at hand
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Ability to operate in a team-oriented environment