Glenair is a multinational company, excellence in the field of interconnection with avionics-aerospace, land and maritime applications. We are looking for The Engineering Supervisor who can contribute to the growth of the company in the wiring department.The Engineering Supervisor will be responsible for:
* To manage the department personnel during their design activities.
* Ensuring that specifications and deadlines are met
* Identifying potential inefficiencies and suggesting possible improvements
* Implementing the procedures applicable to the Department
* Participating in the process of selecting and on-boarding new coworkers
* To control and monitor the loading and flow of the work in the Design Engineering Department.
* To ensure appropriate checks are carried out on all designs prior to final release to customers or production.
* To ensure that the department works within the guidelines of the company quality procedures.
* To liaise with customers and all other departments providing technical assistance and advice required.
* Identify appropriate KPI's for the department and individuals.
* To work efficiently and conscientiously with all personnel and to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
* To identify the training needs of the staff and make recommendations for appropriate training/development.
* Provide effective engineering material science support into both the design and engineering function and the production process environments
* Any other reasonable engineering activity or investigation or design request
* To become familiar with the detailed procedures associated with design processes outlined in the company procedures
* To back up any information that is on any local drives and ensure that any project and business data is stored on an appropriate central server
* To record and keep all relevant emails (sent or received) in a file structure that can be easily understood by a third party
* Check in and record any drawing/part data in the appropriate system and maintain the use of the correct part numbering systems.
* To use any change control system that is appropriate to the work
* To maintain both design and draft standards to any appropriate national or international system and to always work within the companies' approvals as appropriate.
* All the time strive to maintain a current knowledge of all relevant engineering technologies application and manufacturing process pertinent to all the product range.
* To strive to identify, and report on, any value-added improvement to the design and production processes.
* To liaise with and provide support to all manufacturing departments, including the shop floor, in the implementation and commissioning of any product. This shall include direct assembly commissioning and or test / inspection work as required and the provision of jig tools and fixtures.
* To attend as directed any appropriate vocational training, trade shows or other public events.
* To directly support the sales, purchasing or operations staff, as required, in their relations with customers and or suppliers. (this may include occasional travel).Training, experience and skills
* Technical bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar
* 15 years of experience in a relevant engineering environment.
* 5 years' experience in a supervisory or management role
* Excellence in the use of personal computer and MS Office
* Ability to draft reports and technical documents
* Excellent knowledge of SolidWorks
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to manage technical projects for product improvement and development of new products
* Knowledge of the English language at C1 level minimum