Manufacturing Engineering Manager

BioTalent; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BioTalent in Irvine, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead precision CNC machining and assembly operations on site, driving cost reductions and the transfer of new product development into full production.

You will oversee a 9-person team of Manufacturing Engineers and Machinists, partner with QA, Engineering, and Operations to resolve issues, and ensure readiness and scalability across the shop and assembly lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 9 Manufacturing Engineers and Machinists with hands-on guidance and mentorship
• Oversee precision CNC machining operations and assembly line processes
• Drive cost reduction and process improvements across manufacturing
• Manage NPD-to-production transfers from design to first production
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve issues
• Support production readiness and scalability in machine shop and assembly environments

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Irvine, CA (Onsite)

You'll lead and manage precision CNC machining and assembly operations while driving cost reduction, process improvement, and the transfer of new product development into full production.

Responsibilities:

• Provide people leadership and technical direction to a team of 9 across Manufacturing Engineers and Machinists
• Oversee precision CNC machining operations, including manual machine shop equipment and assembly line processes
• Lead NPD-to-production transfer, taking new products through first-time production launch
• Drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Manage day-to-day priorities, mentorship, and performance across the manufacturing engineering team
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to resolve production and process issues
• Support production readiness and scalability across machine shop and assembly line environments

Required Experience:

• B.S. Degree or higher with 7+ years of relevant experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• 4+ years of people-management experience
• Strong background in precision CNC machining
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; medical device experience preferred
• Proven people management experience — this role carries more direct leadership responsibility than a typical IC-level engineering role
• Hands-on oversight experience across both machine shop and assembly line operations
• Direct experience leading cost reduction and process improvement projects
• Track record of transferring new product designs into production for the first time