Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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.