CNC & NPD Leader, Manufacturing Engineering Manager Irvine

BioTalent Ltd; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead precision CNC machining and assembly operations in Irvine, onsite, with a strong focus on cost reduction and process improvement. The role includes transferring new product designs into full production and driving readiness across the shop floor.

You will manage a team of manufacturing engineers and machinists, partner with Quality and Engineering, and ensure scalable production in a regulated medical-device environment.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in engineering or related field with 7+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong background in precision CNC machining and regulated environments.
• Proven people leadership with experience across machining and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Provide people leadership and technical direction to a team of 9 across Manufacturing Engineers and Machinists
• Oversee precision CNC machining operations, including manual machine shop equipment and assembly line processes
• Lead NPD-to-production transfer, taking new products through first-time production launch
• Drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Manage day-to-day priorities, mentorship, and performance across the manufacturing engineering team
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve production and process issues
• Support production readiness and scalability across machine shop and assembly line environments

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Engineering

CNC machining

Cost reduction

Process improvement

NPD-to-production transfer

Education

BS Degree or higher

Job description

BioTalent Ltd is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead precision CNC machining and assembly operations in Irvine, onsite, with a strong focus on cost reduction and process improvement. The role includes transferring new product designs into full production and driving readiness across the shop floor.

You will manage a team of manufacturing engineers and machinists, partner with Quality and Engineering, and ensure scalable production in a regulated medical-device environment.