Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Real; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead complex manufacturing initiatives for implantable component production in a regulated medical device environment. You will drive yield improvement, capacity expansion, process robustness, and compliance through structured problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

The role supports second-shift operations and requires independent ownership, technical leadership, and the ability to influence without direct authority while delivering

Responsibilities

• Lead complex manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on yield stabilization, process capability improvement, capacity expansion, cost reduction, and operational risk mitigation.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes using structured problem-solving methodologies, statistical analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles.
• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for manufacturing processes, equipment, and associated technologies.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance and achieve business objectives.
• Lead investigations and resolution of complex manufacturing, quality, and compliance issues, including CAPAs, nonconformances, audit observations, process deviations, and customer-impacting events.
• Apply data-driven decision making and statistical techniques to evaluate process performance, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance initiatives as a technical expert within the manufacturing organization.
• Design and execute rigorous engineering studies, experiments, process validations, and equipment qualifications.
• Develop and execute protocols, analyze results, prepare technical reports, and recommend implementation strategies based on data and risk assessment.
• Support introduction and integration of new products, equipment, manufacturing technologies, and process improvements while ensuring compliance, manufacturability, and operational readiness.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and processes meet safety, quality, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Job description

Applies advanced engineering knowledge, technical leadership, and manufacturing expertise to improve and sustain manufacturing processes within a highly regulated medical device environment. This role serves as a technical leader supporting critical implantable component manufacturing operations and is responsible for driving yield improvement, capacity expansion, process robustness, and compliance excellence through structured problem solving, statistical analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead complex manufacturing initiatives, provide technical direction to engineers and technicians, and support both existing commercial product lines as well as integration of next-generation products, equipment, and manufacturing technologies. Success in this role requires demonstrated experience delivering measurable manufacturing improvements, resolving complex technical challenges, and influencing change without direct authority.

This position supports second-shift manufacturing operations and requires a high degree of independence, technical ownership, and decision-making capability in an environment with limited on-shift engineering support.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Performance & Process Improvement

Lead complex manufacturing improvement initiatives focused on yield stabilization, process capability improvement, capacity expansion, cost reduction, and operational risk mitigation.

Identify, prioritize, and implement opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes using structured problem-solving methodologies, statistical analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement principles.

Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for manufacturing processes, equipment, and associated technologies.

Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing performance and achieve business objectives.

Technical Problem Solving & Compliance

Lead investigations and resolution of complex manufacturing, quality, and compliance issues, including CAPAs, nonconformances, audit observations, process deviations, and customer-impacting events.

Apply data-driven decision making and statistical techniques to evaluate process performance, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

Support regulatory inspections, internal audits, and compliance initiatives as a technical expert within the manufacturing organization.

Design and execute rigorous engineering studies, experiments, process validations, and equipment qualifications.

Develop and execute protocols, analyze results, prepare technical reports, and recommend implementation strategies based on data and risk assessment.

Support introduction and integration of new products, equipment, manufacturing technologies, and process improvements while ensuring compliance, manufacturability, and operational readiness.

Ensure manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and processes meet safety, quality, performance, and regulatory requirements.

Technical Leadership & Project Execution

Lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation using project management tools, risk assessments, and structured execution plans.

Influence engineers, technicians, operations personnel, and business partners to achieve project objectives without direct authority.

Mentor engineers and technicians in engineering best practices, manufacturing process control, data analysis, and structured problem solving.

Provide technical direction and training to technicians supporting manufacturing operations and engineering studies.

Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation,

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

To find out more about Real, please visit www.realstaffing.com