Senior Manufacturing Engineering Leader, Automation

Microsurgical Technology, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Surgistar, a division of Microsurgical Technology, seeks a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team in Vista, CA. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing automated manufacturing systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

On-site leadership will drive Lean Six Sigma, ECOs, product transfers, and continuous improvement. You will oversee sustaining engineering, validation, documentation, and training, ensuring ISO 13485 and FDA compliance while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Metallurgical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field).
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment (medical device preferred).
• Prior supervisory and management experience developing teams and leading engineering initiatives.
• Experience in sustaining engineering including ECOs, root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks) and knowledge of materials used in medical device manufacturing, including plastics and metals.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering personnel, set priorities, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Design, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead sustaining engineering activities for released products and processes, including ECOs, CAPA, and root cause investigations.
• Drive process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S to eliminate bottlenecks and increase throughput.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, maintaining design history files and validation documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

Job description

Surgistar, a division of Microsurgical Technology, seeks a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team in Vista, CA. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing automated manufacturing systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

On-site leadership will drive Lean Six Sigma, ECOs, product transfers, and continuous improvement. You will oversee sustaining engineering, validation, documentation, and training, ensuring ISO 13485 and FDA compliance while guiding