Engineering Supervisor
Core
Supervises a team of electrical/mechanical engineers, designers, and technicians to design, develop, and test components, equipment, and machinery for custom and commercial fire trucks.
Role type
Engineering Supervisor (Manufacturing/Design)
Builds
Custom and commercial fire trucks (pumpers, tankers, aerial ladders, ARFF vehicles)
Domain
Manufacturing / Fire Safety Equipment
Required skills
Engineering analysis, CAD/CAE software, cost estimation, design optimization, root cause analysis, statistical data analysis, manufacturing standards knowledge, team coordination, performance evaluation, Lean methodology, resource planning, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Prior leadership experience, negotiation skills, problem-solving techniques, statistical techniques
Technologies
CAD, CAE, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Coordinate activities of engineers and technicians by scheduling work and setting priorities; Review and approve designs and related components; Create specifications consistent with customer and regulatory requirements; Participate in customer meetings to understand design requirements; Lead company initiatives such as Lean and continuous improvement; Evaluate and verify employee performance and conduct training; Confer with management to determine engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness; Support production during manufacturing and prototype processes.
Seniority
Mid-level Manager, hands-on leadership
