Description

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Swedesboro, NJ

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead our Manufacturing Engineering team in supporting both new and legacy products. This leader will drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost while building scalable and sustainable manufacturing capabilities in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.

This role partners closely with Lean/Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Quality, and Facilities teams to strengthen manufacturing processes and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to lead and shape manufacturing excellence
• Collaborative, growth-focused environment
• Culture built on accountability and continuous improvement
• Cross-functional exposure and strategic impact

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive PTO accrual, plus floating holiday and paid volunteer time
• Tuition Reimbursement

What You’ll Do

• Lead all manufacturing engineering functions to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives aligned with company policy deployment.
• Develop and implement Lean/CI-driven manufacturing processes and standard work to increase output, reduce defects, and improve product quality and reliability.
• Benchmark and introduce best-in-class manufacturing practices and assembly techniques.
• Improve process flows to reduce cycle time and overall production costs.
• Own item routings, work instructions, and process flow documentation.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) by driving Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of highly skilled manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing challenges using innovative problem-solving methods (Value Engineering, A3PS, variance reduction).
• Strengthen team technical and professional capabilities in a continuous improvement environment.
  

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Management required
• Master’s Degree preferred
  

Experience

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, operations, and technical management
• High-Mix / Low-Volume manufacturing experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience leading a technical team
  

Technical Skills

• Experience with manual and automated assembly processes (electronic and mechanical products)
• Strong Lean and Six Sigma application experience
• SolidWorks proficiency
• BI and ERP system experience
• Proven project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple objectives in a fast-paced environment
  

Leadership Competencies

• Ability to develop and motivate high-performing technical teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Effective cross-functional collaborator

Compensation

We believe in transparent and equitable pay. All U.S.-based job postings include a good faith salary range based on role, location, experience, and internal equity. We are happy to discuss compensation openly throughout the entire hiring process.

Salary : $130,000 - $170,000