Engineering Supervisor BOLOGNA

Engineering Supervisor
Bologna
Emilia Romagna, BOLOGNA

Engineering Supervisor, Bologna Italy Objectives of this Role 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