Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Automation

Advantage Technical; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with matching

Vacation and paid sick leave

Job summary

A leading technical services provider in Austin is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead process and manufacturing engineering teams. The role involves overseeing automation projects, ensuring FDA compliance, and driving cost-effective manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate should possess over 5 years of engineering experience, with a strong focus on FDA-regulated industries and high-volume automated manufacturing. This position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering experience, with team leadership role.
• Strong background in FDA-regulated industries.
• High-volume, automated manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and manufacturing engineers, providing direction and mentorship.
• Oversee automation projects from concept through production.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Process engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Automation design

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Automation

Location: Austin, TX

Compensation: $160K – $175K base + annual bonus eligibility (10–15%, prorated first year)

Must be U.S. Citizen or hold a Green Card

No agency referrals, cannot accept C2C arrangements

Overview:

We are seeking a Sr. Engineering Manager to lead process and manufacturing engineering teams. This role will oversee automation projects, equipment design, and manufacturing solutions while driving efficiency, compliance, and cost-effective operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead process and manufacturing engineers, providing direction and mentorship.
• Oversee automation projects from concept through production.
• Specify, design, install, and maintain automation equipment and tooling.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and supplier relationships.
• Support new product introductions with automation and assembly solutions.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and support audits.
• Implement Lean and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including team leadership.
• Strong background in process and manufacturing engineering.
• FDA-regulated industry experience required (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Food, or Consumer).
• High-volume, automated manufacturing experience preferred (SMT a plus).

Benefits:

• Life and disability coverage
• 401(k) with matching
• Vacation and paid sick leave