Director, Manufacturing Engineering

Crane NXT, Co.; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Crane Currency invites applications for a Director of Manufacturing Engineering, based in Alpharetta, GA or Nashua, NH. You will lead our global engineering organization, shaping capital investments, technology transfers, and manufacturing roadmaps across multiple sites to boost capacity, reliability, and efficiency.

You will establish engineering standards, build high-performing teams, guide IQ/OQ/PQ activities, and steer site transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 8+ years of leadership in engineering organizations.
• Experience leading capital investments and site transfers.
• Knowledge of regulatory and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital equipment strategy from business case to handoff.
• Oversee equipment specs, FAT/SAT, vendor selection.
• Direct installation, commissioning and integration of equipment.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources and risk.
• Establish governance, milestones, performance metrics.
• Lead site-to-site manufacturing and technology transfer programs.
• Ensure IQ/OQ/PQ protocols compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Global team leadership

Capital investments

Technology transfer

Cross-site collaboration

Project governance

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Lean Six Sigma

Industry 4.0 / Automation

Job description

Lead the future of global manufacturing at Crane Currency as our Director of Manufacturing Engineering, based in Alpharetta, GA or Nashua, NH, driving major capital investments and technology transfers across our global operations.

Who we are:

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now! Our sophisticated equipment and software leverage proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations. Learn more at Crane Currency

How you will make an impact:

The Director of Manufacturing Engineering provides strategic leadership for our global engineering organization, ensuring the technical capabilities, infrastructure, talent, and workforce readiness needed to support growth and operational excellence. You will lead global engineering strategy, capital investments, manufacturing transfers, and technical roadmaps that improve capacity, reliability, efficiency, and competitiveness across multiple sites. This role will establish engineering standards, drive innovation, and build high-performing engineering teams and future technical leaders. You will also lead capital equipment and technology transfer projects from installation and commissioning through IQ, OQ, and PQ validation, ensuring operational readiness, knowledge transfer, quality, and performance across manufacturing sites.

• Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of capital equipment projects from business case development through operational handoff.

• Oversee equipment specification, vendor selection, procurement, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).

• Direct the installation, commissioning, startup, and integration of manufacturing equipment within production environments.

• Manage capital project budgets, schedules, resources, and risk mitigation plans to ensure successful project delivery.

• Establish project governance, milestones, and performance metrics to monitor execution and drive accountability.

• Lead site-to-site manufacturing and technology transfer programs for products, processes, and equipment.

• Ensure completion of Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols in accordance with regulatory and quality standards.

• Build strong partnerships across global manufacturing sites to support capital deployment and technology transfer objectives.

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or commensurate experience.

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience managing engineering organizations and technical professionals.

• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams across multiple manufacturing facilities or geographic locations.

• Proven experience leading large-scale capital investments, facility expansions, manufacturing modernization initiatives, or capacity growth programs.

• Experience leading manufacturing transfers, technology deployments, operational readiness programs, or site transition activities.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project leadership training.

• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Operational Excellence certification.

• Experience establishing engineering centers of excellence, technical governance models, or enterprise engineering standards.

• Experience leading automation, digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, or advanced technology initiatives.

Additional requirements:

• For all U.S. positions: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an ability to demonstrate and maintain suitability for employment in a position of Public Trust consistent with our U.S. Government contract requirements.

• Preferred location is either Alpharetta, GA or Nashua, NH, with travel to suppliers and production sites, including Alpharetta, Nashua, and Malta, and global travel as necessary. Travel is approximately 50% of the time.

How we will care for you:

We offer top-notch benefits, including medical, dental, vision, company bonus plan, 401(K) match and more. Discover more about our benefits here: Crane Currency Benefits

What drives our team:

We are a passionate team of 1,300 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter

• Do the Right Thing

• Trusted Partner

• Innovate for Growth

• Always Improving

Learn more about our values and culture: Life at Crane Currency

You can also check us out at: Crane Currency on Glassdoor

Where we are:

Your role is in Nashua, New Hampshire, a 40-mile drive from the vibrant heart of Boston. Check out what makes Nashua a great place to live and work here: Nashua Site Location Packet

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.

Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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