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Supervisor Hardware Engineering Support

Under the direction of Management of Product Engineering, the Product Engineering Lab Supervisor oversees all Ground Support Equipment Development, Production and Repair operations. Ensures on time delivery of all production GSE products to Airline, Engineering and Repair shop customers. Monitors staff performance and ensures staff has the equipment and supplies required to complete assigned tasks. Develops new processes to minimize production time, improve quality, productivity, and increase customer satisfaction.

Major Responsibilities:

Lab Operations:
* New test equipment development. Mechanical and electrical evaluation, sub assembly evaluation, technical drawing integrity, CE compliance, airflow/thermal testing and evaluation.
* Lab maintenance and safety, tooling maintenance and calibration, lab organization, engineering test area set up, shelving, lighting, test carts construction, lab computer and printer maintenance.
* Consistently seeks to improve production quality, methods and materials. Create flexible means to accomplish a large diverse flow of incoming production orders, repairs, development projects and interdepartmental engineering and production trial support when needed.
* Monitoring and readiness preparations for ISO, safety and ISM Security inspections.
* GSE repair log ins, engineering notification and preparation for test analysis, parts management and repair work, repair report writing in conjunction with engineering, repair closures, notifications, QA/C of C inspection and return shipping.
* Technical document corrections and approvals
* Production order report monitoring, work order to available stock ratio management, engineering testing, preparation for QA/C of C, packaging and preparations for shipping.
* Production work scheduling
Supervisory/Administration:
* Hire, appraise, and train employees
* Employee timecard, time off and expense approvals
* Manage annual department budget
* Create, write, maintain and update all lab operational procedures.
Education and Experience:
* A four year college degree Mechanical Engineering or a similar STEM discipline preferred, or 5 years relevant experience
* At least 2 years of manufacturing experience or engineering mechanical experience
* At least 3 years in a supervisory role.
* Experienced in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic fabrication and assembly
* Avionics experience preferred
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to organize department objectives.
* Ability to organize material, information, and staff in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.
* Ability to interview, hire, appraise, and train employees with diverse backgrounds.
* Ability to plan, assign, and direct employees.
* Highly developed team building and problem solving skills.
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
* Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
* Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures.
* Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
* Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
* Experienced in working with a diverse group of people ranging from Lab staff to Engineering, Management, off sight repair centers and customers.
* Experienced in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics and diagrams
Other:
* Travel up to 5%
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Corporation of North America.

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Location/Division:

26200 Enterprise Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA

Job Requisition:

PJ4362

I would like to apply for the post of Supervisor Hardware Engineering Support bases at your esteemed organisation. I have attached my CV.

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