Engineering Supervisor

Fort Wayne, INLeadPosted Oct 28, 2026

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the engineering function to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations. This position provides technical leadership, oversees engineering projects and initiatives, and works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to identify opportunities for process improvement and operational excellence.

The Engineering Supervisor will lead engineering team members, prioritize projects, manage resources, and ensure engineering solutions align with company goals, customer requirements, safety standards, and applicable regulations. SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Lead, supervise, and develop engineering team members. Plan, prioritize, and manage engineering projects from concept through implementation.

Oversee engineering activities related to processes, equipment, facilities, and operational improvements. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. Develop and implement engineering solutions to address operational and technical challenges. Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment, processes, automation, and facility-related issues.

Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other departments to support business objectives . Evaluate and recommend new equipment, technology, tooling, and process improvements. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and outside engineering resources as needed. Support capital projects, including planning, budgeting, equipment selection , installation, and implementation.

Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement. Ensure engineering projects and activities meet company safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Maintain engineering documentation, procedures, drawings, and technical specifications. Communicate project status, priorities, challenges, and recommendations to leadership.

Promote continuous improvement, teamwork, safety, and accountability. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred. 5+ years of engineering experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across departments.

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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