Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Design, Polymer, or Industrial Engineering 10+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with silicone and/or thermoplastic extrusion processing and equipment (the client's top priority for this role) Experience leading or managing engineers or technical teams, including developing the team Proven ability to scope, plan, and carry out technical projects, including process validation and Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement work

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Advanced engineering degree Formal Lean, Six Sigma, or project management training or certification Injection molding experience in addition to extrusion

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead the manufacturing engineering function supporting the production of medical-grade plastic and silicone tubing and related components.

This person will manage and develop a team of approximately 4–5 Manufacturing Engineers while remaining closely connected to plant operations. Day to day, this individual will partner with Operations, R&D, Quality, and manufacturing personnel to improve production processes, troubleshoot product and process issues, integrate new equipment and technology, support process validation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a leadership role, but the organization is looking for someone with strong technical manufacturing experience who understands extrusion processes and can effectively develop the engineers underneath them. The right person will bring both technical credibility on the manufacturing floor and a leadership mindset focused on team development and succession planning.

The position will also support technology and tooling transfers from R&D, equipment/process qualifications, root-cause investigations and CAPAs, new equipment integration, and initiatives designed to reduce manufacturing costs and lead times.