Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager - electro-mechanical assemblies

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager to oversee the transition from prototype to production in Manchester. The role requires strong collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and operations, with responsibilities including design refinement and supplier consultations. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and experience in manufacturing, alongside proficiency in CAD software like SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with electromechanical assembly.
• Strong understanding of production line optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design refinement from existing builds.
• Collaborate with supply chain for parts procurement.
• Support design verification testing.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD software

Lean Manufacturing principles

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

A.S. degree in relevant field

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

InnoTECH Staffing is looking to hire a fulltime / permanent 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.

Must be able to work onsite 5 days a week in Manchester, NH.

Must be a US or Greencard holder.

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, 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.