Engineering Manager: Lean, Reliability & NPI Lead

kdc/one, Acupac; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Performance-Based Annual Bonus

Job summary

kdc/one Acupac seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to organize, deploy, and measure activities within Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities to achieve the highest levels of safety, quality, service and productivity.

The ideal candidate will lead project delivery from initiation through operation, apply Lean and reliability maintenance strategies, manage CapEx planning, and mentor teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life at the Acupac site in Mahwah, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum ten years of experience in Engineering/Maintenance with at least five years in a management/leadership role.
• Minimum five years in a manufacturing environment, preferably cosmetics or pharmaceutical, with high-speed filling and packaging systems.
• Project Management certifications (PMP or CPM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects related to reliability, continuous improvement, equipment installation, validations, and new product development.
• Oversee project delivery lifecycle from initiation to operation, ensuring on-time, within-budget outcomes.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods to improve safety, quality, OEE, and cost targets.
• Maintain relationships with customers through communication of equipment capabilities and performance, and execution of NPI processes.
• Own site CapEx strategy aligned with budgeting and departmental execution.
• Lead and coach Maintenance and Facilities teams to optimize safety, quality, productivity and cost.
• Oversee spare parts inventory; ensure efficient replenishment and accurate records to minimize downtime.
• Develop and lead preventative maintenance programs to prevent failures and extend machinery life.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PMP or CPM preferred

Job description

kdc/one Acupac seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to organize, deploy, and measure activities within Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities to achieve the highest levels of safety, quality, service and productivity.

The ideal candidate will lead project delivery from initiation through operation, apply Lean and reliability maintenance strategies, manage CapEx planning, and mentor teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life at the Acupac site in Mahwah, NJ.