Engineering Supervisor

The Engineering supervisor is responsible for leading the engineering function within a DEF manufacturing environment, providing technical leadership and strategic direction across product development, manufacturing support, quality, and customer-driven engineering projects. This role oversees a team of two mechanical/design engineers at a single site.

The Engineering supervisor works closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, Supply Chain, and customers to develop practical, manufacturable engineering solutions that support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership

Manage engineering workload, resource planning, project prioritization, and delivery timelines.

Establish and maintain engineering standards, documentation practices, and design controls aligned with DEF industry requirements.

Product Development & Design

Lead the design, development, testing, and launch of new products and product enhancements specific to DEF manufacturing applications.

Ensure all designs meet customer requirements, DEF industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal manufacturing capabilities.

Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical documentation for accuracy and manufacturability.

Manage product lifecycle activities including engineering changes, obsolescence management, and product standardization.

Manufacturing & Operations Support

Partner closely with Manufacturing and Operations teams to resolve production issues and improve process stability in DEF production environments.

Provide hands-on engineering support for fabrication, assembly, installation, commissioning, and field service activities.

Identify and implement improvements to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, labor hours, and material waste.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing and product-related issues.

Ensure engineering designs are robust, repeatable, and optimized for DEF manufacturing processes.

Project Management

Lead engineering projects from concept through design, validation, production release, and customer implementation.

Define project scope, technical requirements, schedules, budgets, and resource needs.

Track project performance and proactively manage risks, issues, and scope changes.

Coordinate cross-functional execution with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and customers.

Ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of engineering projects aligned with DEF business priorities.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

Partner with Quality to address recurring product and process issues within DEF manufacturing operations.

Lead engineering-related corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Support PFMEA, process validation, testing, and risk mitigation activities.

Use data-driven analysis and root cause tools to improve product reliability and process performance.

 

Customer & Sales Support

Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and project kickoff discussions as required.

Translate customer requirements into manufacturable engineering solutions aligned with DEF capabilities.

 

Supply Chain & Supplier Support

Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain to identify cost reduction and value engineering opportunities.

Support supplier qualification, technical evaluation, and component selection for DEF manufacturing needs.

Review supplier-related engineering issues and recommend corrective actions or alternative solutions.

 

Safety, Compliance & Standards

Ensure all engineering activities comply with DEF industry safety standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Integrate safety and compliance considerations into all product and process designs.

 

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this role will be measured by:

On-time delivery of engineering projects

Reduction in manufacturing downtime caused by engineering issues

Cost savings and value engineering impact

Product quality, reliability, and field performance

Continuous improvement and process efficiency gains

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's or Associates degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

3-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (DEF, Oil, Gas, or fluid systems industry experience preferred).

2+ years of engineering leadership or management experience preferred.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product design, and engineering principles.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.

Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced DEF manufacturing environment.

Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Excel (Macros) advanced user.

Knowledge of industry compliance and standards (UL, CSA)

Preferred

Experience in DEF manufacturing or similar heavy industrial/manufacturing sector.

Experience with engineered-to-order (ETO) or configure-to-order (CTO) environments.

Proficiency with CAD and engineering documentation systems.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP).

Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.

Experience with PFMEA, root cause analysis, and CAPA systems.

Direct customer and supplier interaction experience.

 

Leadership Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Strong leadership and team development capability

Clear and effective communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset

Sound technical and business decision-making

Continuous improvement mindset

Ability to balance cost, quality, safety, and delivery priorities

Working Relationships

Reports To: General Manager

External Relationships: Customers, suppliers, contractors, engineering partners, and regulatory bodies as applicable