Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for manufacturing processes, equipment, NPI, and continuous improvement in a regulated medical technology environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to bring innovative products from development into scalable production, with strong focus on Lean, Six Sigma, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive Manufacturing Engineering experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in process engineering, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading NPI and design transfer from engineering into production.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, change control, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).
• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, life sciences, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or other highly regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems.
• Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing validation, and design transfer activities.
• Partner with R&D, Production, Quality, Supplier Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure efficient product launches.
• Develop and manage capital equipment plans and manufacturing investments.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and process optimization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Support manufacturing automation, equipment calibration programs, and production scalability.

Skills

Leadership

Process engineering

Continuous improvement

NPI

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Change control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Lead Manufacturing Excellence in a Growing, FDA-Regulated Environment

A well-established and innovative medical technology manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team responsible for manufacturing processes, production equipment, New Product Introduction (NPI), and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys developing people, driving operational excellence, and partnering cross-functionally to bring innovative products from development into scalable manufacturing.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers.


• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production systems.


• Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing validation, and design transfer activities.


• Partner with R&D, Production, Quality, Supplier Quality, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure efficient product launches.


• Develop and manage capital equipment plans and manufacturing investments.


• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and process optimization initiatives.


• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other regulated manufacturing requirements.


• Support manufacturing automation, equipment calibration programs, and production scalability.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.


• 7+ years of progressive Manufacturing Engineering experience, including leadership responsibilities.


• Strong background in process engineering, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement.


• Experience leading NPI and design transfer from engineering into production.


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, change control, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).


• Experience within a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices, life sciences, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, or other highly regulated industries.


• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive salary of $125,000-$150,000.


• Relocation package offered - job is onsite in Kennewick,WA


• Lead a talented engineering team with meaningful influence on manufacturing strategy.


• Join a stable, growing organization developing advanced technology products.


• Opportunity to shape manufacturing processes, automation initiatives, and future product launches.


• High-visibility leadership role with strong cross-functional exposure.

If you're an engineering leader who enjoys improving manufacturing operations, mentoring teams, and driving operational excellence in a regulated environment, we'd love to connect with you.

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Yugma Raval