Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supervises technical capabilities including: establishment of plant equipment specifications, manufacturing systems and techniques, tooling, fixtures, assembly methods, procedures and production efficiencies, and process controls. Supervises the planning, development, implementation of manufacturing methods, processes and operations for new and existing products.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the daily operations of the team, including but not limited to: establishing mutual goals, assigning tasks and maintaining schedules.
• Interacts with production management to help determine production capacities, define work space requirements, workflow and layout of equipment for optimal efficiency.
• Provide engineering support for manufacturing changes to existing products.
• Supervise manufacturing process documentation, verification test plans, protocols and reports.
• Identify and lead process-related cost reduction opportunities within the supply base.
• Drive projects through cross-functional collaboration, timeline and schedule management.
• Develops in-depth strategies and project plans that include but are not limited to cost reductions, reliability improvements and product manufacturability resulting from acquisitions or contract manufacturing initiatives.
• Work with production managers and supervisors to help estimate production touch times, staff requirements and related costs necessary for strategic and budgetary decision. Collaborates with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Procurement, Accounting and Manufacturing personnel to develop engineering strategies that support new product development and design transfer.
• Lead in-depth product and process failure investigations to determine root causes of failures and to implement effective and preventive actions.
• Establishes and approves equipment and process qualification/ validation protocols.
• Assure compliance to all company policies, standard operating procedures and recognized domestic/international standards.
• Plan annual budget to ensure resources are adequate to execute approved projects and goals.
• Prepare and issue timely status updates on active projects for review by local and Senior Management.
• Must be familiar with FDA and ISO regulations and the application of such in the work place.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure all employees within the assigned team(s) understand and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations; establishing and maintaining effective internal systems and controls to promote compliance.
• Provide direct supervision of the assigned team(s) through ongoing leadership and guidance; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters.
• Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires a review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Role primarily focuses on tactical execution.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet the goals. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.
• Provides direction to employees, according to established policies, procedures and management guidance. Supervises day-to-day operations of employees. Responsible for hiring, coaching and counseling employees, including performance reviews, disciplinary action and terminations.
• Administers company policies, processes and procedures that directly affect subordinate employees and the workflow unit.
• Frequently interacts internally with subordinates and other supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules and basic problem resolution.
• External interaction is typically with suppliers, vendors, and/or customers. May work with external companies or vendors to resolve routine problems and/or facilitate work flow.
• Provide technical guidance.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISION:

• May be responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of Manufacturing Engineering staff.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 2 – 3 years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or 1 – 3 years’ experience as a Supervisor.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.