Manufacturing Industrial Engineer Lead

Weiss-Aug; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading precision manufacturing company in Fairfield, NJ, seeks a Manufacturing Industrial Engineer to focus on simulation and analytics for MedTech and Drug Delivery solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role supports business development with accurate costing and optimization opportunities. Notable benefits include competitive pay in the range of $90,000 to $130,000, medical coverage, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in value engineering and industrial engineering.
• Experience working for a Contract Manufacturer or OEM.
• Strong engineering background with understanding of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints and specifications for manufacturing projects.
• Collaborate with Business Development to drive new business opportunities.
• Develop detailed cost models for materials, labor, equipment.

Skills

Ability to identify optimal manufacturing processes

Proficiency with SolidWorks or CAD/CAM

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Minitab

CAD/CAM tools

Job description

Overview

Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation. Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.

Weiss-Aug is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.

Why Join Us?

At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, Weiss-Aug specializes in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions. Weiss-Aug MedPharma serves the medical device and life science industry, offering vertically integrated manufacturing solutions with in-house product design and engineering services. This enables a true, single-source supplier option to meet challenging product innovation needs.

We are expanding our team to push the boundaries of what is possible, including advancements in materials science, specialty coatings, laser processing, and hybrid additive manufacturing technologies. Weiss-Aug MedPharma seeks the best minds to support our technology roadmap and the release of finished drug-delivery / combination devices and machined implants.

We are currently seeking a skilled Manufacturing Industrial Engineer to contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to customers worldwide. This role focuses on simulation and data analytics for developing vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for MedTech, Implantable, and Drug Delivery / Wearables market segments. The role follows Lean Six Sigma principles such as waste identification, value streams, productivity optimization, kanban, takt time studies, labor tracking, ergonomics, material flow, pFMEA, and related tools. It also supports new business development with accurate costing proposals and opportunities for value-analysis / value engineering to drive future cost savings and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, model files (CAD) and other documentation to prepare accurate simulations and data sets for manufacturing projects, including insert injection molding of thermoplastics, precision machined components, and complex sub-assemblies for the MedTech industry
• Collaborate with Business Development and Solutions Architecture Teams to drive new business opportunities and expand sales using systems engineering and Industry 4.0 practices
• Work with engineering, production, procurement and accounting teams to gather actual cost data and historical quotations to refine new and existing proposals for growth
• Partner with IT / ERP Teams and manufacturing to expand real-time data collection and adopt new systems for data acquisition and process optimization
• Develop detailed cost models for materials, labor, equipment, and other resources to identify optimization opportunities
• Evaluate process flows and equipment for optimized efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Generate internal business cases and ROI for CapEx spending; assess site options based on costs, labor availability, and capacity
• Utilize SolidWorks, CAD/CAM tools for product DFM and proposal conceptualization
• Use tools to facilitate data acquisition and analysis (e.g., Minitab, Sage, Flexsim, Paperless Parts or similar)
• Prepare and present evaluations, simulations, and proposals to management and clients
• Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and cost estimation practices
• Communicate with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of estimates and cost-saving proposals
• Maintain streamlined and agile processes for estimating and ongoing proposals for customer reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Systems, or Value Engineering)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in value engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing costing, with exposure to Industry 4.0+ practices
• Experience working for a Contract Manufacturer or OEM
• Strong engineering background with understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to identify optimal manufacturing processes
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or CAD/CAM for estimating and DFM
• Experience in product-level design for manufacture (DFM)
• Ability to collaborate across Centers of Excellence for multi-plant proposals
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of cost estimation standards and practices
• Understanding of regulatory and quality requirements for MedTech (ISO13485; FDA; CFR 820 Part 11; GxP; MedAccred)

This position is located at our Fairfield, NJ location.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $90,000 - $130,000 per year

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Accounts (HAS)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance
• Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Smoking Cessation Program
• Pet Insurance

US Pay Transparency
The base salary for this role will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, experience, and internal consistency. If salary requirements exceed the range, consider applying.

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.