Senior Manufacturing Engineer
- Monroe, NC
- Full-Time | Direct Hire
- Production Manufacturing / Engineering Leadership
- Competitive Compensation + Bonus Incentives
- 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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
- Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives preferred
- Proven experience in project management and process improvement
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and fabrication methods
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team management abilities
- Strong understanding of safety standards and environmental regulations
- Stable work history with strong tenure preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods as needed
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation package
- Bonus incentive opportunities
- Relocation assistance available
- Visa sponsorship available
- Flexible weekday schedule
- Strong career growth opportunity
- Leadership growth potential
- Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team
- Drive impactful improvements in production manufacturing operations
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for a hands-on engineering leader with strong technical expertise in production manufacturing and injection molding. The ideal candidate is analytical, solutions-driven, and passionate about improving manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.
Candidates must be strong collaborators who work effectively across departments and partner well with cross-functional teams, including SMEs, operations, quality, and leadership. Success in this role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative manufacturing environment.
If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make a meaningful impact in a leadership role, we’d love to connect.
Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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