Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor will lead the manufacturing engineering and CNC programmer coordinator teams for Fabco’s Winnipeg Transcona operations. This role ensures that manufacturing cells are fully supported, equipment uptime is maximized, and quality parts are produced on schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise manufacturing engineering and CNC programmer coordinators, balancing workload and meeting deadlines.
• Lead the Fabco manufacturing readiness process, focusing on equipment uptime and readiness.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives using lean tools and TPM programs.
• Conduct make‑buy analysis, maintain routing manuals, and assess plant capabilities.
• Participate in safety investigations and enforce HSE and quality standards.
• Set departmental goals, metrics, and hold teams accountable for performance.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Manufacturing Engineering or a related field (P.Eng. designation is an asset).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with CNC Brake Press machines and production processes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles; APICS certification is a plus.

Required skills

• CNC Brake Press operation
• Lean Manufacturing
• APICS certification
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Preventive Maintenance programs
• Equipment uptime management
• Make‑buy analysis
• Routing manual maintenance