Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Actalent; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days PTO

12 holidays

Up to 10% bonus

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Saint Paul, MN, to lead a team of engineers and own large cross-functional projects focused on improving manufacturability, quality, flow, validation, supplier performance, and cost. The role demands strong experience in medical device production, disciplined execution, and driving Lean operational excellence in a regulated setting.

You will partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to execute improvements, manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• 10+ years of manufacturing/engineering experience with increasing scope and impact.
• 5+ years in a management/leadership role.
• Structured project management experience across multiple initiatives.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence experience.
• Experience in regulated medical device environment and validation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team; set priorities and drive accountability.
• Manage a portfolio of projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and scalability.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma and problem-solving initiatives to reduce waste and defects.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for reliable production and transfer.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D on cross-functional improvements.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, validation standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

People leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Process improvement

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced manufacturing leadership education

Tools

ERP systems

MES

PLM

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and execute high-impact initiatives across diagnostic product lines. This role combines people leadership with direct ownership of large projects aimed at improving manufacturability, quality, flow, validation, supplier performance, and cost. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in medical device or equipment manufacturing, disciplined project execution, and a proven ability to drive Lean systems and operational excellence in a regulated environment.

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and execute high-impact initiatives across diagnostic product lines. This role combines people leadership with direct ownership of large projects aimed at improving manufacturability, quality, flow, validation, supplier performance, and cost. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in medical device or equipment manufacturing, disciplined project execution, and a proven ability to drive Lean systems and operational excellence in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team while setting priorities and driving accountability.
• Manage a portfolio of manufacturing projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and scalability.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving initiatives to reduce waste, variation, defects, and process disruption.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to support reliable production and product transfer.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to execute cross-functional improvements and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Ensure compliance with quality system requirements, validation standards, and regulated manufacturing practices, including FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO, and IEC standards.
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to enhance supplier performance and manufacturing readiness through technical collaboration, issue resolution, and process improvement.
• Utilize metrics and data analysis to prioritize actions, monitor results, and deliver measurable operational improvements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related technical field required; advanced technical or business education relevant to manufacturing leadership is valued.
• 10+ years of engineering experience in manufacturing, process, industrial, mechanical, or operations engineering roles with progressively increasing scope, responsibility, and impact.
• 5+ years of experience in a management or formal people leadership role, including leading engineers, developing talent, assigning priorities, and driving accountability across cross-functional manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience implementing structured project management methods to prioritize, execute, and monitor multiple initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence systems.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing process development, process validation, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action methodologies.
• Experience in a regulated medical device environment with working knowledge of compliance and validation requirements.
• Experience improving product yield, quality, and manufacturability for electromechanical or diagnostic equipment.
• Experience partnering with supply chain and suppliers on sourcing strategy, supplier development, quality improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence change and deliver measurable business results.
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, PLM, or other business systems used to support manufacturing performance and change control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with metal fabrication/finishing, PC board manufacturing, and equipment assembly processes.
• Project and portfolio management skills, with the ability to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and deliver complex manufacturing projects on time.
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement focused on efficiency, throughput, defect reduction, and daily manufacturing performance.
• Quality systems and regulatory compliance experience, ensuring alignment with procedures, validation requirements, and medical device standards.
• Experience with supplier development and cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and drive operational improvements.
• Data-driven decision making and results orientation, using metrics and analysis to prioritize actions and deliver business impact.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 15 days of PTO accrued 12 holidays Up to 10% bonus based on company performance

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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