Sr Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Akkodis is seeking a Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering direct job with a client in Rochester, NY. Must hold a Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering is required to be considered for tis role. You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and technical professionals to drive world-class manufacturing performance in a high-speed medical device production environment.

This role is responsible for improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), implementing automation solutions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP regulations

Rate Range: $140/k. to $200/k. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Sr Manager, Manufacturing Engineering job responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing and automation engineers to optimize production performance and reliability.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the engineering team.
• Mentor engineers in technical and leadership competencies.
• Promote collaboration between engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies focused on OEE improvement, lean manufacturing, and process automation.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure manufacturing systems are robust, validated, and scalable.
• Define engineering roadmaps for automation, process optimization, and new technology adoption.
• Lead structured problem-solving (DMAIC, 8D, A3) to eliminate process inefficiencies and waste.
• Drive Kaizen, SMED, 5S, and other lean initiatives to increase uptime and reduce cycle times.
• Ensure processes and equipment meet FDA and ISO 13485 requirements.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Desired

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 10 years related experience.
• Experience working in a leadership role.
• Strong background in continuous improvement and structured problem solving.
• Strong background in automation technologies ((PLCs, robotics, motion control, vision systems, and HMI/SCADA)
• Working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.

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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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