Sustaining Engineering Supervisor

Role Overview:

The Sustaining Engineering Supervisor spearheads technical projects, employing APQP methodology to ensure product excellence through customer alignment. Responsibilities encompass developing team competencies, resource optimization, and regulatory compliance. This role blends technical prowess with effective managerial skills to foster continuous improvement and drive operational success.

Location: Onsite - Farmington, CT

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Sustaining Engineering team to implement process improvements, enhance efficiency, and ensure quality and safety.
• Oversee equipment validation and investigate production issues, driving effective resolutions.
• Develop standardized processes and procedures to streamline engineering operations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize process flows, particularly emphasizing Advanced Production Quality Planning (APQP).
• Own the Change Management process, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers to understand application needs and present design solutions for review.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of engineering design documentation and bill of materials.
• Proactively troubleshoot product integrity issues and support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives.
• Perform standard design calculations/FEA, Tolerance stack-up, GD&T, and provide support for critical projects.
• Interface with customers to understand application needs and present design solutions for review.
• Recruit, train, and mentor engineering staff to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
• Function as the HSE leader for your area(s).  Document and analyze work-related hazards, near misses and incidents. Undertake investigations to establish root causes and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate communication, co-operation, education, and training to maximize the contribution of all direct reports to the achievement of high standards in HSE.
• Ensure that all direct reports understand their responsibilities and seek ways to improve their performance related to Health, Safety and Environmental protection.

Critical Competencies for Success

• Managing multiple projects and developments concurrently.
• Utilizing APQP methodology and a Growth Hub mindset fluently.
• Interacting directly with customers and closely aligning with the Commercial team, including Product Management.
• Ensuring value-driven product development with effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Developing department competencies and identifying development potentials for employees.
• Setting up development plans for employees to ensure their growth.
• Managing team budget, Capex, training, and travel arrangements efficiently.
• Effectively managing team resources and competence.
• Engaging with the team daily to foster teamwork and productivity.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Demonstrating technical expertise with products and processes.
• Applying working knowledge and experience in PDP/NPD/APQP/DFMEA.
• Exhibiting strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrating financial acumen and basics of finance and commercial negotiations.
• Understanding industry standards and maintaining an internal network.
• Cultivating customer relationships and providing exceptional customer service.
• Exhibiting an aptitude for quick decision-making.
• Continuously sharpening communication skills and serving as an HSE role model.

What IMI can offer you:

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. 

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety:

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role. 

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics:

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description: 

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.