Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor
Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.
Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.
That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.
We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.
Your Mission:
Responsible for supervising the manufacturing engineering team and coordinating engineering activities that support product design, steel processing, fabrication, and assembly operations. This role oversees the development of manufacturing documentation, provides technical guidance to engineers, and ensures manufacturing processes align with product design intent and production requirements.
The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor works closely with production, quality, supply chain, and project management teams to support manufacturing performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure efficient use of manpower, materials, and machines. This position is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment while improving productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Explore the Depth of the Role:
- Supervise daily activities of the manufacturing engineering team, including Manufacturing Engineers I, II, III, and Lead.
- Assign engineering tasks, balance workloads, and monitor progress of engineering support for production and projects.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers in areas such as fabrication processes, tooling, fixturing, and manufacturability.
- Review and approve work packages that define manufacturing sequences, part routings, and product structures within ERP systems.
- Oversee the development and review of engineering drawings, fixtures, tooling designs, and manufacturing documentation.
- Support engineering teams in performing material takeoffs and defining manufacturing requirements for projects.
- Ensure effective programming and utilization of cutting machines and nesting software to maximize material efficiency and production flow.
- Coordinate with production supervisors and operations leadership to resolve manufacturing issues and improve process efficiency.
- Participate in technical reviews of design disclosures to ensure specifications and requirements are properly implemented in manufacturing documentation.
- Support cross-functional teams in resolving design-for-manufacturing and production challenges.
- Interface with customers and vendors when manufacturing engineering support is required.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, quality improvements, and process optimization.
- Support implementation of best practices, standard work, and manufacturing engineering procedures.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements within manufacturing operations.
- Participate in employee development activities including training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Mission Readiness:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) from an accredited college, university, or technical school preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, fabrication, or production environments, including demonstrated experience providing technical guidance or coordinating engineering activities.
- 1+ years supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
- 5+ years of SolidWorks experience.
- 5+ years of AutoCAD experience.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to mentor and develop engineering staff.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Advanced knowledge of fabrication and assembly practices, tooling, and fixturing.
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, shop operations, and manufacturing workflows.
- Experience collaborating with vendors, customers, and internal cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and business needs.
- Proficiency with computer systems and engineering software tools.
- Preferred experience with ERP systems, shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications.
Travel Requirements:
- Between facilities as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
- May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.
Become a part of our Builders and you too can...
- Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
- Embody Team Spirit
- Relentless Customer Focus
- Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
- Execute with Excellence and Velocity
What Keel will build for you:
- Comprehensive Benefit Package
- Competitive Pay
- 401K Match
- HSA/FSA
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Shift Differentials
- Overtime Potential
- Paid on the Job Training
- Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
- Committed to Individual Career Growth
- We Do Fun Things, Plus More!
Need Assistance?
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email
[email protected] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
What we build, builds us.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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