Are you a manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex operational challenges, and driving measurable business results?

We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers responsible for improving manufacturing performance across innovative diagnostic product lines. This role combines people leadership with hands-on technical and operational influence, offering the opportunity to drive initiatives that improve quality, productivity, manufacturability, supplier performance, and scalability.

You'll work closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to implement strategic improvements while building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. If you're energized by leading teams, optimizing manufacturing systems, and delivering meaningful results in a regulated environment, we'd love to hear from you.

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you'll serve as a key leader responsible for improving manufacturing performance while developing a high-performing engineering team.

• Coach, mentor, and develop Manufacturing Engineers to support their technical and professional growth.
• Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and drive accountability across projects and daily operations.
• Build a culture focused on collaboration, problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and manufacturing scalability.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate waste and improve process performance.
• Utilize data, metrics, and performance indicators to prioritize opportunities and measure results.

• Develop, optimize, and sustain robust manufacturing processes that support production growth and operational efficiency.
• Improve yield, reduce defects, increase throughput, and enhance product manufacturability.
• Lead process development, validation, and manufacturing transfer activities to ensure successful product launches and production readiness.

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to solve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Support supplier development initiatives and partner with vendors to improve performance, reliability, quality, and cost.
• Influence decision-making through technical expertise, business acumen, and effective communication.

• Support manufacturing activities in compliance with FDA, ISO, IEC, and company quality system requirements.
• Ensure appropriate validation, change control, and risk management practices are followed.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions that support long-term operational success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, process, industrial, mechanical, operations, or manufacturing engineering environments.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership or formal people management experience.
• Proven success leading engineering teams and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience implementing project management methodologies to prioritize and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Operational Excellence systems.
• Experience with process development, manufacturing process optimization, validation, and root cause analysis.
• Medical device, diagnostics, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electromechanical devices, diagnostic instruments, or complex equipment manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier development, supplier quality, and supply chain performance improvement.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, validation requirements, and regulated manufacturing practices.
• Experience with metal fabrication, PCB manufacturing, or complex equipment assembly.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, PLM, or similar manufacturing systems.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent operational excellence training.

This is a Permanent position based out of Sai