Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager

We are seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and support efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations within a regulated environment. This individual will play a critical role in optimizing production processes, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of technical excellence and problem-solving.

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to production operations, resolving manufacturing issues, minimizing downtime, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, partnering with R&D to ensure manufacturability, process validation, and equipment qualification from pilot through full-scale production.
• Evaluate, implement, and deploy new manufacturing equipment, automation, and advanced technologies to improve capability and scalability.
• Partner with Quality teams to maintain robust process controls, lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage and execute cross-functional engineering projects, collaborating with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D to drive operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within a regulated or GMP environment, including at least 4 years in a leadership or people management role.
• Proven experience driving Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives;
  Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), including process development, validation, and equipment qualification.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as assembly, machining, fabrication, automation, and inspection.
• Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and coaching capabilities with a data-driven, analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

• Experience working in cGMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with in the life sciences, medical device, or healthcare industries.
• Proficiency with CAD software and statistical analysis tools such as Minitab or JMP.
• Exposure to industrial automation technologies, including PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of AI/ML applications within manufacturing or automation environments.
• Master's degree in Engineering or an MBA.
• Familiarity with quality systems and standards such as ISO, AS9100, or IATF.
• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and/or ERP systems.
• Strong project management skills, including experience leading cross-functional initiatives.

This position is an onsite role requiring approximately 20% travel. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required. The work environment involves regulated manufacturing operations, utilizing advanced technologies and equipment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Hebron, KY.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $170000.00/yr. Full dental, medical, vision benefits.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.