Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Nbutexas; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Nbutexas is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team in a regulated medical device environment. You will own manufacturing processes, equipment, NPI, and continuous improvement initiatives, partnering with R&D, Quality, and Operations to scale products from development to production.

This hands-on leadership role emphasizes talent development, Lean Six Sigma, and design transfer, ensuring compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 while driving automation and cost

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Manufacturing Engineering with leadership.
• Experience with NPI and design transfer into production.
• Regulated manufacturing experience (medical devices, life sciences or similar).
• Strong background in Lean/Six Sigma and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, equipment, tooling, and systems.
• Oversee NPI, validation, and design transfer activities.
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations.
• Develop capital equipment plans and manufacturing investments.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and process optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Six Sigma

Kaizen

DFM

Change Control

Lean Manufacturing

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–$165,000.
• 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.