Senior Manufacturing Engineer

MANIFEST Technology is actively seeking a Senior Extrusion Engineer to support onsite medical device manufacturing by optimizing extrusion processes, tooling, equipment, and machine parameters to ensure products meet approved specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. This role collaborates with customers, suppliers, production, quality, and cross‑functional teams on prototype development, process improvements, validations, root cause investigations, corrective actions, documentation updates, and operator training. Duration: Full‑time Pay Range: $95,000 - 140,000 a year; W‑2; No C2C Primary Responsibilities Read and understand order(s) specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Adjust tooling and processing parameters as allowed within the approved range(s), to produce products that meet approved specifications. Interface with vendors for raw materials and equipment. Evaluate production equipment to ensure highest productivity and product quality. Observe machine operation to detect work‑piece defects or machine malfunction. Adhere to our client’s Values, Quality and Safety standards, Policies & Procedures, including but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, and other regulatory requirements. Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal cross‑functional team members to support the development of specifications, coordination of prototype fabrication of customer‑designed parts, and the transition of prototypes into manufactured components. Provide support on the execution of project deliverables to meet established metrics. Lead and/or assist investigations of root causes for product and process failures and establish corrective actions. Evaluate and perform alternative manufacturing methods according to the established guidelines. Provide process training for production operators, as needed. Update documentation as needed through ECN process. Perform IQ/OQ and Validations. Train team members and new employees on machines and department procedures, as needed. Demonstrate responsibility for department efficiency, quality, pre‑production planning, process control, corrective actions, cleanliness, and safety. Reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance is essential and required for the position. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Biomedical, or related engineering area OR equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 5 years of extrusion experience. Demonstrated experience in extrusion, tooling, and machine maintenance and process. Medical device or highly regulated industry manufacturing background. Experience with ISO Quality systems and World Class Manufacturing principles. Must be able to communicate (verbal & written) and comprehend English. #J-18808-Ljbffr