Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Epredia; Portsmouth, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(K) Retirement Plan – Company match

Incentive Bonus Plan

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Epredia in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead development and implementation of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling from concept to production.

You will optimize processes using lean, SPC, and CI, perform root cause analysis, document instructions, and drive capital projects while ensuring safety and quality standards. This hands-on leadership role focuses on delivering scalable, high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent with relevant experience.
• 8+ years in high-volume manufacturing engineering, preferably scientific instruments or medical devices.
• Experience in process development, validation, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of new processes and tooling from concept to production.
• Optimize processes for efficiency, yield, cost, and quality using lean/ SPC.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and specs.
• Evaluate new technologies and automation to boost productivity.
• Ensure safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Support capital expenditure planning and justification for equipment upgrades.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and cross-functional leadership.

Skills

Process development

Lean manufacturing

SPC

IQ/OQ/PQ validation

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CapEx planning

Automation systems

Robotics

PLC programming

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Who you are: You have energy and drive in abundance, a passion for serving our customers and possess a growth mindset and love of continuous learning, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helping others win.

Position Overview: We are seeking a results-driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in advancing our manufacturing capabilities and driving operational excellence. In this high-impact position, you will lead the development and implementation of cutting-edge manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling that bring our scientific products from concept to production. Leveraging your expertise in process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement, you will enhance efficiency, improve product quality, reduce costs, and deliver scalable solutions that support business growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader who is passionate about solving complex challenges, driving innovation, and making a measurable impact across the organization.

Location

Full-Time Onsite: Portsmouth, NH

What you will be doing:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling from conception to production.
• Optimize existing manufacturing processes for efficiency, yield, cost reduction, and quality improvement using lean manufacturing principles and statistical process control (SPC).
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues, defects, and non-conformances.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, and equipment specifications.
• Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions to enhance productivity and capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices.
• Participate in capital expenditure planning and justification for new equipment and process improvements.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, problem-solving, and cross-functional team leadership.

Skills you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, required.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within a high-volume production environment, preferably in the scientific instrumentation or medical device industry.
• Proven expertise in process development, optimization, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing methodologies, statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools.
• Understanding of CapEx cycles and proposals.
• Experience with automation systems, robotics, and PLC programming is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience leading complex engineering projects.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits effective on first day of employment
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off (starting at 120 hours!)
• 401(K) Retirement Plan – Company Matching Contribution up to 6%
• Incentive Bonus Plan – eligible to participate to earn additional compensation

Epredia offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more..

Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings the best people together and leverages their varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to invent on behalf of all customers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected classes which may exist under applicable federal, state or local law.

At Epredia, we improve lives by enabling better cancer diagnostics. We are a team of talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, working together to develop precision diagnostic solutions for our customers. We are a fast growing global company that drives innovation in diagnostics to create better outcomes for patients. Joining Epredia is much more than a job- it is an opportunity to be part of something with a purpose. Find out how you can improve lives while advancing your career.

The hiring range for this position is: $110,000 - $130,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.