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Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Rexel USA

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$170–175K/yrPosted 2w agoVerified open 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$170–175K/yr
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Rexel USA is hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor. The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor leads a team of engineers and technicians, setting priorities, allocating resources, and developing succession plans. They act as the primary engineering escalation point, ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, oversee CAD processes, drive new product development, and manage continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/6σ methodologies. The role also supports capital projects, maintains production schedules, and ensures safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Key focus areas include Lead and develop manufacturing engineers and technicians, Allocate resources and set project priorities, and Serve as primary engineering escalation point.

Important skills include Watlow D8 Controller, Rockwell Automation Connected Components Workbench, Rockwell Automation RSLinx, Rockwell Automation RSNetworx, Steinhauer Enclosure Modification Center, and AutoCAD.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Watlow D8 ControllerRockwell Automation Connected Components WorkbenchRockwell Automation RSLinxRockwell Automation RSNetworxSteinhauer Enclosure Modification CenterAutoCADSolidWorksCAD SoftwarePDM/PLM PracticesLean Six Sigma MethodologiesPFMEADFMEAControl PlansProcess Capability (Cp/Cpk)GD&TPrototype SetupBOM ValidationPilot BuildsECO/ECN ManagementDesign Optimization for ManufacturabilityDesign Optimization for CostDesign Optimization for YieldDesign Optimization for SafetyTest Requirements DefinitionTest Coverage DefinitionPass/Fail Criteria DefinitionTest Procedure ManagementOperator Work Instructions DevelopmentVisual Work InstructionsTorque Specs SpecificationQC Checkpoints DefinitionTraceability ManagementDrawing MarkupDocumentation ControlMaterials SpecificationRevision ManagementFormal Change ControlData GovernanceKPI DefinitionKPI MonitoringCapital Projects SupportFacility Layout PlanningWorkflow OptimizationTooling Strategies DevelopmentBusiness Case PreparationROI AnalysisProduction Schedule ManagementCost ManagementBOM ManagementRoutings Management

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering With 2+ Years Experience or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering With 5+ Years ExperiencePrototype Setup ExperienceBOM Validation ExperiencePilot Builds ExperienceECO/ECN Management ExperienceDesign Optimization for Manufacturability ExperienceDesign Optimization for Cost ExperienceDesign Optimization for Yield ExperienceDesign Optimization for Safety ExperienceTest Requirements Definition ExperienceTest Coverage Definition ExperiencePass/Fail Criteria Definition Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Job Description Summary:

Lead and develop manufacturing engineers and technicians: set priorities, allocate resources, conduct reviews, and create succession plans.  Serve as primary engineering escalation point and build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Ensure drawings, specifications and customer requirements are met, via training, standardized processes, documentation, CAD files, and data governance. Oversee CAD generation/review, enclosure modifications, and enforcement of CAD and data standards. Drive new product/process development and scale-up: equipment selection, process qualification/validation, gate reviews, and release decisions. Lead continuous improvement in safety, quality, training, delivery, and cost using Lean/6σ; measure and report outcomes. Support capital projects, facility layout, workflow optimization, and tooling strategies; prepare business cases and ROI analyses. Approve and maintain production schedules, costs, BOMs, routings, assembly/test plans, and shop-floor readiness for launches. Oversee design, development, and validation of test equipment; ensure coverage, pass/fail criteria, and compliance. Direct root-cause analysis for returns/nonconformances, implement CAPA, and track Effectiveness. Review major programs for accuracy and margin health; act on operational reports (open orders/quotes, WIP, ECO/ECN) to remove bottlenecks. Define and monitor KPIs (launch OTD, first-pass yield, COQ, ECO cycle time, test coverage, labor efficiency) and implement corrective actions. Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality systems, support internal and external Audits.

 

Master’s degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. In lieu of a Master’s degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience, the employer will also accept a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any) or related field of study and five (5) years of experience. in the job offered or related occupation in which the required experience was gained. Must have demonstrated experience with: Prototype set up, BOM Validation, pilot builds, ECO/ECN management, and design optimization for manufacturabilitiy, cost, yield, and safety; define test requirements and coverage, set pass/fail criteria, and implement safe, repeatable test procedures; ensure clear operator work instructions with visuals, torque specs, QC checkpoints, and traceability; drawing markup and documentation control; ensure GD&T, materials, notes, and standards are correct and consistent; manage revisions through formal change control; Watlow D8 Controller configuration (inputs, PID loops, outputs, alarms, communications) troubleshooting and test procedure management; Rockwell Automation tools (Connected Components Workbench, RSLinx or RSNetworx); Steinhauer Enclosure Modification Center programming, setup, and troubleshooting; AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CAD software; PDM/PLM practices; Lean Six Sigma methodologies; and PFMEA/DFMEA, control plans, and process capability (Cp/Cpk).

 

Salary offered for the position is: $170,248.00 - $175,128.56/year.

 

Primary Work Location:

540 Martin Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050

 

Additional Locations:

N/A

 

Work Shift:

Not Specified

 

Our Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401K with Employer Match
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health & Wellness Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • HSA Accounts
  • Commuter Transit Benefits
  • Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Professional Training & Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within  

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

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