BuildASign ยท 1 month ago
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBuildASign is a company focused on providing custom and personalized products to help people share their message. The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor plays a crucial role in leading a team of engineers and technicians to ensure equipment reliability, process efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
E-CommerceFashionPrinting
Responsibilities
Supervise, coach, and support Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians in their daily responsibilities
Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to team members
Schedule and prioritize engineering support activities to align with production needs
Ensure production goals are met by supporting equipment capability and uptime
Partner with Maintenance and Production to lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Oversee the creation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Work documentation
Assist with planning and execution of capital projects, including equipment installations and commissioning
Coordinate with vendors and contractors during project work
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure equipment is validated for safe, reliable use
Employ Lean Manufacturing methods to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency
Use downtime reporting and metrics (OEE, TAKT Time, SPC, etc.) to drive improvement initiatives
Support scaling of manufacturing methods and equipment layouts as business needs evolve
Work closely with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align engineering support with operational requirements and improvements
Provide clear updates on team activities, project progress, and risks to the Operations Management leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory role with direct reports
Experience leading capital equipment projects, vendor management coordination, and cross-functional initiatives
Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally, to company facilities
Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop team members
Proficiency with CAD/CAM, data analysis tools (Excel; SQL preferred)
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and engineering concepts such as TPM, OEE, FMEA, TAKT Time, and Automation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong vendor and contractor management skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work with different departments and levels of the business
Ability to stand during entire 8 - 11.5 hour shift
Demonstrated ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 50 lbs. continuously during entire 8 - 11.5 hour shift
Demonstrated ability to push/pull up to 50 lbs. continuously during entire 8 - 11.5 hour shift
Demonstrated ability to bend, stoop and reach repetitively during 8 - 11.5 hour shift
Ability to work in a production environment, e.g. noise levels, pace, chemical fumes, etc
Be able to manipulate materials with hands and take apart sample items to make sure they are manufactured properly
Preferred
Lean Six Sigma certification a plus
MBA preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance plans.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer Time Off.
Professional development and team building opportunities.
Discounts on products produced by BuildASign.
Company
BuildASign
BuildASign.com is an award-winning online custom printing provider of signage, apparel and home decor items.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-09-25Acquired
2015-02-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Bryan Kranik
CEO
Kit Mellem
CFO
Recent News
2023-12-23
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