Engineering Manager

Mackinnon Bruce International; Brimfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mackinnon Bruce International is partnering with a global medical device manufacturer to recruit an Engineering Manager for its Brimfield facility. This is an opportunity to combine engineering leadership, operational improvement and new product introduction within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will lead 10-12 manufacturing engineers, drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, oversee IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ validations, and coordinate with quality, manufacturing and customers to ensure robust

Qualifications

• Experience leading a manufacturing engineering team.
• Background in metals processing or precision manufacturing.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments is valuable.
• Proven capability in NPI, project management and process validation.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• 5+ years of leadership experience preferred.
• Direct hands-on CNC experience is an advantage.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the manufacturing engineering team with clear objectives and performance feedback.
• Improve existing manufacturing processes to enhance quality, delivery and productivity.
• Lead new product introduction and manufacturing transfers with cross-functional teams.
• Plan and oversee IQ, OQ, PQ and PPQ validations.
• Drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and variation.
• Collaborate with customers on requirements and development challenges.
• Ensure engineering activities and documentation meet quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Statistical analysis

Customer communication

Team development

Problem solving

CNC experience

Metals manufacturing

Job description

Engineering Manager - Brimfield, Massachusetts | On-site

Mackinnon Bruce International is partnering with a global medical device manufacturer to recruit an Engineering Manager for its Brimfield facility. This is an opportunity to combine engineering leadership, operational improvement and new product introduction within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The opportunity

Reporting to the site Director of Operations, you will lead approximately 10-12 manufacturing engineers, ranging from early-career to senior-level professionals. Your focus will be on strengthening existing manufacturing processes, developing the team and preparing the site to support increasing new product activity1.

You will bring strategic direction while remaining closely connected to day-to-day operations, working across engineering, quality and manufacturing and engaging directly with customers.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the manufacturing engineering team through clear objectives, performance feedback and individual development plans.
• Improve the performance and reliability of existing manufacturing processes, supporting quality, delivery and productivity.
• Lead new product introduction, manufacturing transfers and cross-functional engineering projects.
• Plan and oversee process and test method validations, including IQ, OQ, PQ and PPQ.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve process flow and control variation.
• Partner with customers on technical requirements, development projects and manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure engineering activities and documentation meet applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

What we’re looking for

• A strong manufacturing engineering background, ideally within metals processing or precision manufacturing.
• Experience in medical devices or another highly regulated manufacturing environment such as Aerospace & Defence, with FDA-regulated experience particularly valuable.
• Proven capability in NPI, project management and process validation.
• Strong Lean manufacturing, structured problem-solving and statistical analysis skills.
• Credible leadership experience, with the ability to develop people, build teamwork and deliver results.
• Confident communication skills and experience working with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• 5+ years of leadership experience is preferred. Senior engineering professionals ready to step into management may also be considered where they can demonstrate meaningful team or project leadership.
• Direct hands-on CNC experience is an advantage, although not mandatory for someone with strong metals manufacturing knowledge and the ability to lead an experienced technical team.
• Lean Six Sigma certification Green belt or Black Belt would be an advantage

*relocation assistance available on a case by case basis