Engineering Manager - Lead Manufacturing & NPI Excellence

The Davis Companies; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus potential

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Davis Companies is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers in a fast-paced, advanced manufacturing environment supporting medical device, robotics, automation, semiconductor, and life sciences projects.

You will direct design for manufacturability, oversee processes and tooling, and ensure successful product transitions from concept to production while partnering with customers on optimization and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or production engineering environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineers, technical teams, or engineering projects.
• Strong background in discrete manufacturing, electromechanical assembly, precision manufacturing, or complex industrial products.
• Experience managing multiple customer programs and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interface directly with customers and lead technical discussions related to manufacturing processes and project execution.
• Proven problem-solving and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, continuous improvement methodologies, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• SolidWorks experience preferred; PDM experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the engineering leader for customer programs from feasibility to launch and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with customers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM), DFA, value engineering, and troubleshooting.
• Oversee development and implementation of manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, fixtures, and assembly methods for electromechanical products.
• Support new business opportunities by evaluating manufacturing feasibility, risks, costs, and production requirements.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to develop labor, material, and process estimates for quotations.
• Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and smooth transitions to manufacturing.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

The Davis Companies is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers in a fast-paced, advanced manufacturing environment supporting medical device, robotics, automation, semiconductor, and life sciences projects.

You will direct design for manufacturability, oversee processes and tooling, and ensure successful product transitions from concept to production while partnering with customers on optimization and ongoing support.