Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Kenvue; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 124,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefit Package*

Paid Company Holidays

Volunteer Time & More!

Learning & Development Opportunities

Kenvuer Impact Networks

Job summary

Kenvue in Lititz, PA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader to drive engineering excellence across regulated manufacturing environments. This on-site role leads strategic initiatives, guides complex projects, and delivers business improvements for current and future opportunities.

You will mentor engineers, shape technical strategy, and collaborate with quality, operations, and supply chain teams to optimize safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in engineering, manufacturing, technical operations, project management, process improvement, automation, reliability, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams, functions, and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across manufacturing, operations, quality, supply chain, and project teams.
• Lead or support complex engineering projects from concept through implementation and operational sustainment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, productivity, sustainability, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement technical solutions that support business objectives.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in one or more engineering disciplines.
• Mentor engineering professionals and contribute to the development of technical capabilities across the organization.

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Leader

About Kenvue

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role Reports To

Sr Manager Engineering and Automation

Location

North America, United States, Pennsylvania, Lititz

Work Location

Fully Onsite

What You Will Do

We are building a pipeline of experienced engineering professionals to support current and future opportunities across our manufacturing, operations, and technical organizations. This evergreen role is intended for highly experienced engineers who excel at solving complex technical challenges, leading strategic initiatives, delivering business improvements, and driving engineering excellence across regulated manufacturing environments.

Successful candidates may contribute to large-scale projects, operational improvements, technical strategy development, equipment optimization, automation initiatives, reliability programs, and cross-functional business transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise across manufacturing, operations, quality, supply chain, and project teams.
• Lead or support complex engineering projects from concept through implementation and operational sustainment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, productivity, sustainability, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement technical solutions that support business objectives.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert in one or more engineering disciplines.
• Evaluate risks, troubleshoot technical challenges, and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Support equipment, process, facility, utility, automation, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Review and contribute to technical documentation, project plans, engineering standards, and operational procedures.
• Leverage data analysis and industry best practices to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Influence technical direction, project priorities, and strategic decision-making through strong engineering judgment and collaboration.
• Mentor engineering professionals and contribute to the development of technical capabilities across the organization.
• Support compliance, quality, and operational excellence initiatives within regulated environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Significant experience in engineering, manufacturing, technical operations, project management, process improvement, automation, reliability, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple teams, functions, and organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer health, biotechnology, food, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience supporting capital projects, operational excellence programs, manufacturing transformation, automation, or digital initiatives.
• Familiarity with quality systems, engineering lifecycle processes, and regulatory environments.
• Professional certifications related to engineering, project management, quality, reliability, or continuous improvement.

What’s In It For You

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$124,100.00 - $175,200.00

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region
• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation.