Sr Supervisor Manufacturing

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer , you will be responsible for leading the optimization of metal stamping and forming processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in driving safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency through process improvements, tooling management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and technical leadership. You will support production operations while leading initiatives that enhance equipment performance, reduce waste, and ensure reliable manufacturing processes.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer –, you'll be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with all safety standards and best practices related to press operations.

• Establishing, monitoring, and maintaining process windows for critical press parameters.

• Driving improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reducing cycle times across stamping operations.

• Leading root cause analysis investigations to resolve complex production and quality issues.

• Implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce scrap, waste, and process variation.

• Developing and maintaining operating procedures, work instructions, PFMEAs, and process documentation.

• Managing the acquisition, modification, validation, and release of progressive, transfer, and tandem dies.

• Coordinating die tryouts, adjustments, and validation activities prior to production launch.

• Implementing die protection systems, feed error detection controls, and tonnage monitoring strategies.

• Providing manufacturing support for stamping, feeding, lubrication, and press equipment-related issues.

• Supporting engineering change activities (ECNs) and new product/process validations.

• Leading SMED initiatives to reduce die changeover times and improve equipment availability.

• Developing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize die life and performance.

• Coordinating continuous improvement projects and providing technical leadership to manufacturing teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or a similar role.

• Experience with metal stamping operations in high-volume manufacturing environments.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and servo presses, including tonnage, stroke, and shut-height parameters.

• Experience with progressive, transfer, tandem, and forming dies.

• Knowledge of stamping defects, troubleshooting techniques, and process control methodologies.

• Experience in process standardization, continuous improvement, and manufacturing optimization.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.

• Knowledge of press automation systems and coil feeding equipment.

• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software such as AutoCAD, CATIA, SolidWorks, or Radan.

• Experience using Minitab for statistical analysis and process capability studies.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PFMEA, and root cause analysis tools.

• Strong technical leadership, project management, communication, and team development skills.

Although not necessary, it would be nice if you have:

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

• Experience launching new stamping processes or production lines.

• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, manufacturing data analytics, and automated monitoring systems.

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