Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Mcneil Ab; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Paid Holidays

Learning & Development

Kenvuer Impact Networks

Job summary

Kenvue is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Leader in the United States to drive engineering excellence across regulated manufacturing environments. You will provide technical leadership across manufacturing, operations, quality, and project teams, guiding complex projects from concept through implementation and sustainment.

Successful candidates will mentor engineers, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical projects.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across manufacturing, operations, quality, supply chain, and project teams.
• Lead or support complex projects from concept through implementation and sustainment.
• Drive safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement technical solutions supporting business goals.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to developing technical capabilities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Leader

What we do

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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

• 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

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate's skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• 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 s