Manufacturing Test Supervisor - (US-ND-Reiles Acres - 58102)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:97603278
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For additional Employment Opportunities at John Deere visit: www.JohnDeereCareers.com   Sophisticated equipment requires sophisticated electronic systems.  At Phoenix International, we provide them. We have perfected the art of designing and manufacturing a wide range of complex electronics for equipment that has to operate under the roughest imaginable conditions.  Highway, agriculture, heavy construction - these industries require equipment that's not only tough, but smart.  In short, we provide the brains and design them to make sure they work no matter how bumpy the road may be.  With a strong technological focus, over 300 engineers give Phoenix International imposing engineering design and manufacturing capabilities. We look for people who are smart, trained, and inventive. To us, today's technology is a springboard for tomorrow.  View location information to learn more about the area.   One of the benefits of working at John Deere is our comprehensive career development program.  Our employees' internal resumes are accessible on-line by managers and human resources, allowing them to match employee interests with company needs—in short, getting the right people in the right jobs, at the right time.   John Deere Phoenix International is seeking a Manufacturing Test Supervisor to support the multi-shift production operation by maintaining a variety of production test platforms.  In this position you will: Plan and assign work to Production Test Support Operations, assuring all quality standards are met in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Organize test support operations of engineers and technicians to support test equipment on a multi-shift operation. Develop test reports that provide useful management information to improve overall product quality. Maintain test maintenance information that will be used to determine test rebuild, replacement or redesign. Provide product teams with test resources needed to handle abnormal test requirements. Develop preventative maintenance and calibration schedules for all production testers.  Manage all human resource requirements for the Production Test department. Duties include measured work performance and overtime support scheduling. Provide design input to Test Development group to improve operator interface, test reliability and address test maintenance issues. Manage day to day and long term project activities of Engineering and Technician staff. Understand core competencies and actively provide vision for use of best practice six sigma tools. Ensure best utilization of resources to support cross-functional quality and product related issues. Knowledge of engineering tools and databases to provide expert technical assistance and review technical feasibility of proposed engineering solutions.     Education   Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required. Required Skills and Experience 5+ years manufacturing and/or electronics. Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. Experience with Labview. Must be able to provide leadership. Strong personal interaction skills. Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques. Understanding of quality measurements and techniques. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong communication skills. Desired Skills and Experience   Experience with vision test systems preferred.   This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business days and unposted when a qualified pool of candidates is achieved. The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer.