Manager, Engineering

Hologic, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 122,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hologic, Inc. in Newark, DE is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team focused on optimizing manufacturing processes. This role is critical in ensuring production methods comply with quality and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years in Engineering, including 2 years in a supervisory role, with expertise in Lean practices. The annual salary range is $122,000 to $200,000, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Engineering, with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Mastery of Lean and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Ensure safe and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes.

Skills

Lean & continuous improvement

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Education

MS in Engineering or MBA

Job description

Hologic empowers people to live healthier lives everywhere, every day. We are the leading Innovator in women's health, helping healthcare professionals around the world diagnose and treat their patients with precision, certainty and confidence.

What to expect

The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering leads a team of engineers and technicians responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools. This role ensures that production processes are safe, efficient, cost‑effective, capable, and compliant with quality and regulatory requirements. The position partners closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Set priorities, assign projects, and manage workload based on business needs.
• Establish performance goals, conduct reviews, and create individual development plans.
• Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability
• Own manufacturing processes and optimization for new and existing products.
• Develop and maintain standardized work, process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies to reduce waste, improve throughput, and increase yield.
• Drive initiatives to reduce cycle time, scrap, and rework while improving quality and productivity
• Define equipment and tooling requirements; lead selection, justification, and implementation.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and automation.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA, as applicable).
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for process-related issues.
• Maintain accurate and current manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions, process specs, routings).
• Support internal and external audits, customer visits, and regulatory inspections.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and EH&S to meet delivery, quality, and cost targets.

What we expect

• Independence and good judgment, positive attitude, and an innovative spirit.
• Mastery of a variety of Lean & continuous improvement.
• Communication—must be able to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms, and at all levels in the organization.
• Familiarity with various advanced manufacturing process technologies.
• Good writing and administrative skills, including computer skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.
• Proven ability to hire top talent, build highly‑performing, self‑directed teams.
• Promote and facilitate development of next generation of manufacturing engineering leadership.
• Benchmark and incorporate best practices from other Hologic locations.
• Teamwork – must be able to lead a team(s) of Hologic employees from multiple disciplines and/or companies.
• Results orientation – must deliver results.
• High energy and able to handle conflict.
• Proven process improvement and change management skills.
• Champion an acceleration of Manufacturing Engineering at the plant to Showcase levels and develop and install best practices across entire operations.

Education & Experience

• MS in Engineering or MBA preferred
• 7+ years’ experience in Engineering, with a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience

The annualized base salary range for this role is $122,000 to $200,000 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skill set, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

Must follow all applicable FDA regulations and ISO requirements.