Production Engineering Supervisor jobs in Chicopee, MA

IMI plc
IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

We help OEMs across life science and fluid control industries improve the performance of their devices, enabling better scientific research, faster diagnosis of diseases, better medical treatments, and more efficient machines, dramatically improving life for everyone.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is responsible for a team of manufacturing engineers and tasked with improving OEE, reducing costs alongside owning and resolving quality issues. The successful candidate will also play a key role in the future automation of the site. This is a key leadership role that comes with responsibility for the successful day-to-day running of the manufacturing engineering team partnered with the operation of the business, site improvements, and aiding in the shaping of our overall business strategy.

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor consults and collaborates with the overall engineering team, including the Engineering Manager, to assist with the evaluation of new products and makes recommendations regarding time of manufacture and material consumption. The role also manages lean and productivity improvement projects.

The Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for determining the most efficient and economical methods to produce all parts required for the manufacture of IMI Adaptas products. This includes recommending / identifying the need for required machinery, tooling, and test equipment and preparing process documents for each part. This position frequently deals with other departments within the company to obtain information required to write process documents and process plans (routing) and must also deal with outside vendors regarding the purchase of machinery and tooling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Manages day-to-day needs of your team (e.g. time off requests, hours, etc.)
• Develop internal relationships at all levels of the organization to resolve product/process design issues.
• Improve the manufacturing processes and activities in the areas of safety, quality, supplies and costs.
• Develop / Implement new process steps and training and work on continuous improvement of production processes.
• Control and improve standards based on comparative studies and establish 'best in class' production processes for all products. (Lean tools)
• Ensure optimal operational capacity of machines and systems.
• Creating and implementing process and line layouts to manufacture product and/or improve efficiencies.
• Identifying the need and designing / implementing tools to automate processes.
• Contribute to the ECO process by providing design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA) and design-for-automation inputs as well as participate in DFMEA’s and lead PFMEA’s.
• Undertaking installation (IQ), operations (OQ) and performance (PQ) qualification activities when required.
• Ensure processes called on by the product’s process plan can achieve the required tolerances with repeatability and efficiently.
• Identify and track savings from various projects throughout the year.
• Generates/edits work instructions for the manufacturing processes in support of the ECO process if the work instruction requirement originates from a non-product-design change.
• Act as Project Manager for equipment installation projects. Prepare all necessary documentation for capital equipment requirements and equipment projects.
• Identify projects for improving productivity.
• Research, investigate and implement new manufacturing technologies.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Critical Competencies for Success

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Manufacturing / Production/ Industrial Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years related experience and/or an advanced degree in manufacturing / production industrial engineering or business with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing function. 
• A minimum of 2 years of supervisor/leadership experience.
• Strong background in lean methodologies and be able to facilitate lean kaizen events to implement lean improvements as required throughout the factory.
• Must be familiar with multiple lean concepts including kanbans and single-piece flow, Kaizen and 5S.
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills and be up to date with technologies used in assembly, testing, machining. Must also have knowledge of ERP systems.
• Strong background in CNC machining equipment; machine tool; material handling systems; and industrial production equipment.
• Should have basic knowledge of electrical, electronics and programming.
• Ability to analyse part tolerance requirements and match them to process capability. The incumbent should be familiar with GD&T and be able to apply to drawings where appropriate.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong project management skills.
• Effective use of APQP tools such as process flow diagrams, PFMEA’s and Control Plans.
• Knowledge of Quality Standards used in the medical device industry.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be a dynamic, high-impact individual.

Computers and Technology

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office products
• Various quality engineering software products
• Experience and exposure to CAD/CAM tools (Solid Edge/ Inventor preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and be up to date with technologies used in assembly, testing and machining.
• Background in CNC machining, machine tools, material handling systems, and industrial production equipment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, electronics and programming preferred.
• Ability to analyse part tolerance requirements and match them to process capability.  Familiar and able to apply GD&T concepts.

What IMI Can Offer You
At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. 

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Pet insurance, critical illness insurance, concierge services, legal insurance, commuter benefits (if applicable), and home & auto insurance.
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%.

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

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