Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor

Accuray; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuray in the United States seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of engineers and technicians responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes. You will ensure production meets quality, cost, and delivery goals while complying with FDA QSR and ISO 13485, and you will drive continuous improvement and support NPI and design transfers.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on process knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; master's preferred.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or PMP highly desirable.
• Experience with automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Experience with problem solving and process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Lead development and validation of processes, tooling, and equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to resolve issues and implement improvements.
• Oversee transfer of new/updated products into production with training.
• Monitor KPIs: yield, cycle time, COGS.
• Ensure compliance with FDA QSR and ISO 13485.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage capital equipment projects from justification to implementation.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma/5S.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Lean

Problem solving

Communication

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Project coordination

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SolidWorks

OrCAD

MS Project

Visio

LabVIEW

Minitab

Job description

Give hope. Give health. Make your mark in the fight against cancer. At Accuray, we make a direct and powerful impact on the lives of cancer patients every day — helping them live longer, better lives. But our commitment to innovation offers a truly unique opportunity: the chance to change the fight against cancer — helping to develop, introduce and support new treatment delivery systems and software that will give new hope and new health to cancer patients and cancer survivors around the world. Accuray develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems for alternative cancer treatments. Our radiation therapy for cancer makes treatment shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives.

Job Description SUMMARY:

The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor leads a team of engineers and technicians responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes and systems. This role ensures that production operations meet quality, cost, and delivery goals while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA and ISO 13485. The supervisor will also drive continuous improvement initiatives and support new product introductions (NPI) and design transfers.

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT:

Reports to the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering in the Manufacturing Engineering department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Lead the development and validation of manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment maintenance to support production and service operations.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Quality, R&D, Supply Chain, and Production to resolve technical issues and implement process improvements.
• Oversee the transfer of new or updated products into production, ensuring robust documentation and training.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, cycle time, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Ensure compliance with quality system regulations, including FDA QSR and ISO 13485.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for non-conforming materials and product failures.
• Manage capital equipment projects, including justification, procurement, and implementation.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred or Desired: Master’s degree in Engineering or similar.
• Certifications such as Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or PMP.
• Experience with automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Required: Bachelor of Science or higher degree in an engineering field, (e.g., EE, ME, IE).
• Experience working in manufacturing or engineering activities applying problem-solving skills (e.g., Six Sigma, probability and statistics) and process improvement (e.g., Lean).
• Skills to execute on/lead projects and coordinate work of and with others.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees, suppliers, and customers.
• Experience with personal computer systems, including enterprise resource planning (e.g., SAP, Oracle), web applications, Agile, MS Office, SolidWorks, and OrCAD, MS Project, Visio, LabView, and or Minitab.
• Experience in writing, reading and interpreting the documentation of designs and production processes.
• Experience in product testing and calibration control processes, developing and using test equipment, troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Experience with FDA and ISO 13485 quality system requirements.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Our Vision and Mission

We work passionately to expand the curative power of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We pursue this by thinking, acting, and executing beyond expectations every day to deliver better, safer radiation therapy solutions and help patients get back to living their lives, faster.

Powerful Innovation that Delivers

We are committed to designing radiotherapy solutions that can take on the most complex challenges — while making commonly treatable cases even easier. From robotic to helical radiation therapy delivery, we invent unique, market-changing solutions that can meet the full spectrum of patient needs.