Manufacturing Manager - Plastics

About the Company

Our client forms lasting partnerships with customers to design, develop, manufacture and bring to market innovative engineered solutions for demanding medical device, biotech and pharmaceutical applications. They act as an extension of customer project teams to help them realize their goals, whether that be an accelerated time to market, efficient scale up, a consistent, quality supply, or any combination thereof. Their experienced teams are focused specifically on serving the medical markets and delivering value to customers globally through a strong set of core capabilities.

About the Role

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency. You’ll ensure the manufacturing and process engineering teams and cross-functional departments work together cohesively and be responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process. This role also leads and directs the work of assigned manufacturing engineers and process engineers.

Responsibilities

• Review and filter new business opportunities, assess risks to manufacturing, and provide alternatives to customers with partnership with product line manager and estimators
• Monitor plant capacity and implement solutions with leadership team buy- in
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize use of space, equipment, material and personnel
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space
• Work closely with new product development, quality and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures/automation
• Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times
• Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies
• Support all current and new product introductions
• Determine and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process
• Mentor and coach new manufacturing engineers and other employees as needed
• Maintain department related documentation, including training and work instructions
• Lead implementation and ownership of new capacity or improvement related projects
• Assist in reducing cost through re-engineering product/material/process

Education Experience:

REQUIRED:

• Four-year year degree in engineering
• Seven years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering
• Understanding of ISO9001 or 13485 standards

DESIRED:

• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience in tool design/modifications
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Training
• Experience with clean room manufacturing, medical manufacturing and/or injection molding

Skills Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
• Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office
• Commitment to be present for all assigned shifts
• Problem solving/analysis
• Technical capacity
• Project management
• Organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Northborough, MA 01532: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000