Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager to lead the transition from prototype to production at their Manchester facility. This role involves driving design refinement, optimizing manufacturing processes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient product delivery. Ideal candidates will have a background in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, relevant experience in electromechanical assembly, and proficiency in CAD software like SolidWorks. This position combines engineering expertise with project management skills to optimize production and enhance product quality.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 2-5 years of experience, or A.S. degree with 3-6 years of experience.
• Strong candidates with less experience may be considered.
• Proven ability to set up manufacturing assembly lines for scalability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize manufacturing assets such as Bills of Materials (BOMs), line layouts, and assembly instructions.
• Plan, lead, and execute design refinement for scalable production.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure robust and reliable products.
• Consult with suppliers to define product specifications and procure required equipment and materials.
• Interface with manufacturing partners to support design transfer and on-time delivery.

Skills

Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Electromechanical assembly

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Medical device manufacturing

Complex engineering problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Time management skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

A.S. degree in relevant field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager to drive the transition from prototype to production. This role will lead the design refinement, prepare design for manufacturing with an integrated product team, lead component sourcing, and support design verification testing. This is a critical, cross-functional role that collaborates internally with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams, as well as externally with suppliers, partners, and customers.

How You Will Make an Impact as a Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize essential manufacturing assets such as Bills of Materials (BOMs), line layouts, assembly instructions, fixtures, pFMEAs, and production control methods.
• Plan, lead, and execute design refinement from existing builds with a long-term vision for scalable, variable-volume production.
• Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to ensure products are robust, reliable, and ready for manufacturing.
• Consult with suppliers to define product specifications, and partner with the supply chain team to procure required equipment, materials, and parts.
• Interface with manufacturing partners throughout the development process to support design transfer, quality agreements, and on-time delivery to ensure performance criteria are met.

Skills you will need to be successful in this role:

• B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering with 2–5 years of experience, or A.S. degree with 3–6 years of experience. Strong candidates with less experience may be considered.
• Experience with electromechanical assembly and manufacturing process development.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or green manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD software; SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience in medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to set up manufacturing assembly lines with an eye toward scalability and efficiency.
• Strong understanding of component forming processes, assembly operations, production line optimization, and design for manufacturability.
• Demonstrated passion for solving complex engineering problems and a curiosity for understanding how things work.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern era.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.

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