Engineering Supervisor

POSITION TITLE: Engineering Supervisor

COMPANY/LOCATION: Clevite Elastomers Engineering / Milan, Ohio

REPORTS TO: Light Vehicle Engineering Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an Engineering Supervisor, an entry level engineering supervision role for the Clevite Elastomers Light Vehicle Engineering Team, with direct management responsibility of team members and customer responsibility.  This role should also contribute to developing new ideas and concepts for elastomer products.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a lead role in guidance / direction and engineering support to assigned customer, commercial team, manufacturing and other internal departments as required. Support the TENPlus process and provide program management utilizing DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R and control plan development.
• Manage a small team to gain managerial experience and professional development.
• Develop and direct a competent staff of engineers to achieve project goals as appropriate.
• Direct and develop innovative technical concepts for elastomers that provide NVH and performance solutions at a competitive advantage. Make design proposals for customer applications.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead the activities to secure new business. Monitor passenger car markets with specific focus on the assigned customer, both personally and through assigned engineers to seek out and recommend new product/application opportunities. 
• Champion VA/VE initiatives through product, process, and purchasing initiatives. Leverage intellectual property as a global strategic management tool.
• Maintain current awareness of technical specialties and technical advancements in the industry.
• Follow all company policies and procedures such as the quality management system, BOS and environmental health and safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7 years experience in engineering functions developing and releasing product, preferably in areas of elastomer technology.
• Strong communication skills required (written, oral and presentation).
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Project.
• Experience with Elastomer product design / Development.