Senior Manufacturing Engineering Lead — NPI & Lean

Vexos, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) & matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vexos is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing engineering function and drive high-quality production processes. You will partner across Operations, Quality, Program Management, and customers to implement continuous improvements and support NPI.

This highly visible leadership role will own KPIs, ECO/ECN processes, capacity planning, and IPC/J-STD compliance, shaping our manufacturing operations for current and future programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience in Manufacturing (EMS preferred).
• 3–8+ years leadership experience managing engineering or manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, ensuring training, performance, and accountability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and 5S implementation
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Program Management to ensure efficient and compliant production processes
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including risk assessments and process development
• Oversee Engineering Change Order (ECO/ECN) processes and assess product/process impacts
• Analyze production workflows, staffing needs, and capacity planning to optimize efficiency
• Establish and monitor KPIs and implement statistical process control methods
• Support CAPA processes, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Provide technical expertise on IPC, J-STD, and electronics manufacturing standards
• Review manufacturability, cost, and resource estimates for customer quotes
• Coordinate equipment planning, selection, validation, and facility layout optimization
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on material specifications and compliance (i.e. RoHS)
• Serve as a key problem-solving resource for production and customer-related inquiries

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing databases

Job description

Vexos is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing engineering function and drive high-quality production processes. You will partner across Operations, Quality, Program Management, and customers to implement continuous improvements and support NPI.

This highly visible leadership role will own KPIs, ECO/ECN processes, capacity planning, and IPC/J-STD compliance, shaping our manufacturing operations for current and future programs.