What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Operations Manager position at Gabriele & Company?
Manager, Operations Engineering
Industry: Renewable Energy Manufacturing
Location: North Andover, MA - Local candidates only, no Visa, no relocation
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education Annual Bonus
Reports to: Plant Manager
Position Overview
High-impact manufacturing engineering role with direct visibility to plant leadership and a clear path to senior management. Drive operational excellence, lead critical process improvements, and shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities in a fast-growing renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs
- Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Manage capital equipment specifications, procurement, and implementation
- Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions and process validation
- Oversee equipment troubleshooting, maintenance optimization, and capacity planning
- Mentor production teams and engineering staff on best practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
- 5-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
- Proven track record leading process improvement initiatives with measurable results
- Strong technical skills in manufacturing processes, automation, and equipment
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt minimum)
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and data-driven decision making
- CAD experience (SolidWorks or similar) preferred
What Sets This Role Apart
Direct exposure to plant-level strategic decisions, ownership of high-visibility projects, and accelerated career progression in a company committed to developing its engineering leadership.
To Apply
Submit your resume for consideration. Multiple interview rounds will be conducted.
About Gabriele & Company:
Gabriele & Company is a specialized recruiting firm focused on manufacturing and supply chain professionals. We partner with growing companies to identify and place exceptional talent in operations, quality, engineering, procurement, and leadership roles.