Head of Manufacturing Engineering & NPI

Socket.dev; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantedge Medical in Durham, CT is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Manufacturing and NPI Engineering initiatives. You will supervise engineering teams, coordinate projects, and drive process improvements across production, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities include implementing procedures, maintaining metrics, and ensuring alignment with ISO 13485 and Mil-Spec quality standards. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential to excel in this role.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree required and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership in manufacturing environments and project management.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485:2016 or equivalent quality systems is preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and CAD/CAM tools.

Responsibilities

• Leads Manufacturing and NPI Engineering activities and projects.
• Coordinates department plans, priorities, and metrics.
• Develops procedures and guidelines for product development and manufacturing.
• Maintains production, quality, and safety metrics and reporting.
• Supervises staff and provides performance feedback and coaching.
• Represents engineering in cross-functional meetings and with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Process improvement

CAD/CAM tools

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mastercam

Job description

Vantedge Medical in Durham, CT is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Manufacturing and NPI Engineering initiatives. You will supervise engineering teams, coordinate projects, and drive process improvements across production, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities include implementing procedures, maintaining metrics, and ensuring alignment with ISO 13485 and Mil-Spec quality standards. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential to excel in this role.