Piston Automotive · 1 hour ago
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelPiston Automotive is dedicated to achieving excellence in manufacturing through effective team management and engineering expertise. The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will oversee a team of engineers, ensuring project success by managing timelines, costs, and technical matters while providing guidance and support across various functional groups.
AutomotiveManufacturingProduct DesignSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Provide engineering expertise to ensure manufacturing projects are completed on time and within budget
Drive lean manufacturing concepts (OEE, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM) across production operations
Support plant engineering and maintenance teams with guidance on process improvement and equipment performance
Review and approve process documentation, including Process Flows, Cycle Time Analysis, PFMEA, and Work Instructions
Assist in evaluating new suppliers, products, and technologies to support continuous improvement and competitiveness
Support all new manufacturing launch activities to meet or exceed company goals for safety, quality, productivity, and cost
Develop manufacturing project specifications and timing plans, including equipment, tooling, and facility requirements
Oversee procurement, design, build, installation, and debugging of production process equipment through SOP
Participate in program meetings internally and with customers to address manufacturing schedules, issues, and deliverables
Support development of annual and project-based capital expenditure budgets related to manufacturing
Ensure successful delivery of manufacturing launch commitments and continuous improvement goals
Track, prioritize, and resolve open manufacturing-related issues while maintaining project timelines
Provide supervision and performance management for the manufacturing engineering team, including goal setting and reviews
Qualification
Required
Responsible for the management and execution of the Corporate Engineering Team functions
Coordinates and monitors technical matters, program costs, project staffing, timing and other key metrics to ensure overall project success
Directly supervises a team of engineers; responsibilities will range from daily task management, coaching & development, to performance management of each direct report
Provides direction to corporate engineers, and coordinates communication across all functional groups and suppliers
Provides technical engineering advice and counsel to internal and external stakeholders
This role is expected to be a working supervisor role, with direct project responsibilities
Provide engineering expertise to ensure manufacturing projects are completed on time and within budget
Drive lean manufacturing concepts (OEE, Kanban, Visual Factory, TPM) across production operations
Support plant engineering and maintenance teams with guidance on process improvement and equipment performance
Review and approve process documentation, including Process Flows, Cycle Time Analysis, PFMEA, and Work Instructions
Assist in evaluating new suppliers, products, and technologies to support continuous improvement and competitiveness
Support all new manufacturing launch activities to meet or exceed company goals for safety, quality, productivity, and cost
Develop manufacturing project specifications and timing plans, including equipment, tooling, and facility requirements
Oversee procurement, design, build, installation, and debugging of production process equipment through SOP
Participate in program meetings internally and with customers to address manufacturing schedules, issues, and deliverables
Support development of annual and project-based capital expenditure budgets related to manufacturing
Ensure successful delivery of manufacturing launch commitments and continuous improvement goals
Track, prioritize, and resolve open manufacturing-related issues while maintaining project timelines
Provide supervision and performance management for the manufacturing engineering team, including goal setting and reviews
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with ability to drive results across diverse teams
Deep knowledge of automotive assembly systems (body, trim, chassis, powertrain, interior, electrical)
Hands-on expertise with manual/automated assembly systems, process flow design, and PFMEA documentation
Solid understanding of industrial safety standards
Willingness to travel to support team and launch activities
Preferred
Experience in ILVS/JIT/Broadcast environments preferred
Skilled in Lean Manufacturing tools 5S, Kanban, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and Root Cause Analysis
Benefits
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 Discount
Company
Piston Automotive
Piston Automotive specializes in product design, prototype testing, process engineering design and development, and supply chain management.
Founded in 1996
501-1000 employees
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