Engineering Supervisor

BigFoot Staffing is partnering with a well-established industrial equipment and manufacturing organization to hire an Engineering Supervisor. This is a direct hire opportunity with a stable company that designs, builds, services, and supports complex industrial equipment systems for customers across a range of applications.

This role is a strong fit for an experienced engineer who enjoys both hands-on design work and team leadership. The Engineering Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day work of a small engineering team while also contributing directly to design projects involving industrial compressor systems and related mechanical, electrical, and controls components.

This position is expected to be a blend of leadership and individual contribution, with approximately 30% of the role focused on supervising, coaching, assigning work, and supporting team performance, and approximately 70% focused on hands-on engineering design. The ideal candidate will bring advanced technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to support engineering execution in a fast-paced manufacturing and customer-focused environment.

Job Duties:

• Provide day-to-day leadership for a team of design engineers and electrical engineers
• Assign and delegate engineering work while balancing priorities, workload, and project timelines
• Monitor engineering progress to help ensure schedules, quality expectations, and project requirements are met
• Perform hands-on design work for complex industrial compressor systems and related equipment solutions
• Create and support component drawings, 2D drawings, schematics, and 3D system models based on customer and project requirements
• Oversee and support the preparation of assembly drawings, electrical schematics, P&ID drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation
• Review and approve drawings, design releases, engineering changes, and related documentation prior to release
• Provide technical guidance, training, and coaching to engineering team members and support departments
• Conduct performance reviews, support goal setting, and help address employee performance issues in coordination with engineering leadership
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and developing engineering team members
• Support standard product design activities for key customer programs
• Coordinate with production, sales, service, and other internal departments to support customer projects and department goals
• Support department KPI performance related to schedule, quality, throughput, and engineering execution
• Promote engineering best practices, standard work, and process improvement initiatives
• Support production, commissioning, installation, and field troubleshooting activities as needed
• Serve as a technical resource for complex projects, customer programs, and escalated field support matters
• Provide support for sales orders, cost estimates, design consultation, and installations
• Define components for product modifications, add-ons, retrofit kits, sequencers, alternate part options, cost savings initiatives, and shortage-related substitutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
• 7+ years of relevant mechanical and electrical system design integration experience
• 2+ years of experience in a lead engineer, team lead, supervisory, or similar technical leadership role
• Experience assigning and prioritizing engineering work, coaching team members, and supporting team development
• Experience conducting performance reviews, supporting hiring, and helping onboard engineering employees
• Advanced experience specifying mechanical, electrical, and communications solutions
• Strong hands-on design background with complex industrial equipment, mechanical systems, or related engineered products
• Advanced 3D solid modeling experience, large assembly management, and detailed drawing development
• Experience with CREO, Windchill, and/or Microstation is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of fabrication and assembly procedures, tools, and techniques
• Experience with electrical controls and components, 4-20mA signals, 480VAC power wiring, 120VAC control, 24VDC control, and HMI controls
• Ability to perform hands-on mechanical and electrical system troubleshooting in the field as needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple active projects
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to travel up to 10% to job sites as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift 25–50 lbs.
• Comfortable wearing PPE and occasionally working on or around a manufacturing floor

Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits:

• $105,000–$120,000 annually DOE
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Direct hire opportunity
• On-site role with some travel
• Strong medical benefits, including medical and behavioral health coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Standout 401(k) and Roth plan options
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
• Flexible spending account options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program, EAP

Our client is a second chance employer and individuals with criminal records are encouraged to apply!

If you think your experience aligns with the Engineering Supervisor role, apply today!

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