Senior Maintenance Lead – Medical Devices

Merrimack Manufacturing; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrimack Manufacturing in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee daily maintenance in a medical device manufacturing environment. You will manage a team, prioritize preventive maintenance, and ensure equipment, facilities, and processes meet stringent regulatory and quality requirements.

You will troubleshoot complex equipment, coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities, and drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime while safeguarding safety and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with PLCs, automation systems, and production equipment.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily activities of the maintenance team.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and facility systems.
• Coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production support requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs.
• Assist with installation, validation, and qualification of new equipment.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities teams.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and assist with ordering replacement components.
• Train, supervise and mentor maintenance technicians on equipment and procedures.
• Participate in audits and support corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure proper lockout/tagout and safe maintenance practices are followed.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatic

Troubleshooting

PLCs & Automation

Schematics

CMMS

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Maintenance

Job description

Merrimack Manufacturing in Manchester, NH, is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee daily maintenance in a medical device manufacturing environment. You will manage a team, prioritize preventive maintenance, and ensure equipment, facilities, and processes meet stringent regulatory and quality requirements.

You will troubleshoot complex equipment, coordinate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Facilities, and drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime while safeguarding safety and