Senior Manufacturing Engineer

** Senior Manufacturing Engineer*
* +  Monroe, NC

+  Full-Time | Direct Hire

+  Production Manufacturing / Engineering Leadership

+  Competitive Compensation + Bonus Incentives

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Schedule:

Monday-Friday | Onsite | Flexible Hours (7:00 AM-3:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:00 PM)

+  Team Leadership:
Oversee a team of 4 (1 Level I Engineer, 1 Level II Engineer, and 2 Technicians)

+  Relocation Assistance Offered

+  Visa Sponsorship Available

+  Injection Molding Expertise Required

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing manufacturing organization in Monroe, NC and play a key leadership role in supporting high-volume production manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on plastic injection molding, process optimization, equipment performance, and continuous improvement.

This role is highly focused on production floor manufacturing support and requires a hands-on engineering leader who can drive efficiency, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, optimize injection molding processes, and improve overall production performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in injection molding within medical device manufacturing, FDA-regulated manufacturing, or plastic packaging production, along with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering team of 4, including:

+ 1 Level I Engineer

+ 1 Level II Engineer

+ 2 Technicians

+ Provide engineering leadership for daily production manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on injection molding performance and process stability

+ Support and troubleshoot high-volume manufacturing processes to minimize downtime and maximize throughput

+ Optimize plastic injection molding processes to improve cycle times, scrap reduction, yield, and product quality

+ Plan and assign activities across the Manufacturing Engineering team

+ Perform annual performance reviews and support team development

+ Manage and mentor Manufacturing Engineers to support growth and development within the department

+ Conduct risk and opportunity assessments and coordinate actions accordingly

+ Identify and address complex investigations to solve operational and production challenges

+ Conduct production investigations and determine root causes with associated corrective and preventative actions

+ Coordinate OPEX (Operational Excellence) activities within the department

+ Lead continuous improvement and quality support initiatives

+ Support Lean Six Sigma projects and process improvement efforts

+ Oversee equipment transfers and production integration projects, including equipment transfers from Europe

+ Drive improvements in machine utilization, production efficiency, and manufacturing output

+ Design and optimize manufacturing workflows, systems, and resources

+ Coordinate creation and maintenance of required documentation for manufacturing processes

+ Identify opportunities and propose solutions to reduce waste and production inefficiencies

+ Propose and support actions to maximize safety, quality, and cost reduction

+ Support installation, startup, and validation of new production systems and equipment

+ Initiate and follow up on Change Control processes for department operations

+ Coordinate and implement corrective and preventative actions across the department

+ Coordinate resolution of production delays, bottlenecks, and operational issues

+ Ensure manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations

+ Support development and continuous improvement of production, processes, and personnel

+ Coordinate validation activities within the department

+ Coordinate DOE (Design of Experiments) activities to support process improvements

+ Lead investigations related to production quality deviations and customer claims, including report approvals

+ Stay current on engineering trends, emerging technologies, and supplier capabilities through research, trade shows, and industry engagement

+ Support qualification and training of personnel

+ Other duties as assigned

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* Qualifications:

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* +  Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred

+  Strong hands-on manufacturing experience required; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree

+  Minimum 5+ years of experience in a production manufacturing environment

+  Injection molding experience is required

+  Strong experience supporting high-volume manufacturing and production operations

+  Must have experience within medical device manufacturing, an FDA-regulated environment, or plastic injection molding operations

+  Candidates from the plastic food packaging industry will also be considered

+  Strong understanding of injection molding process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement

+  Experience improving manufacturing throughput, efficiency, scrap reduction, and quality performance

+  Prior leadership or team management experience strongly preferred

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