Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

• Monroe, NC

• Full-Time | Direct Hire

• Production Manufacturing / Engineering Leadership

• Competitive Compensation + Bonus Incentives

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | Onsite | Flexible Hours (7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM)

• Team Leadership: Oversee a team of 4 (1 Level I Engineer, 1 Level II Engineer, and 2 Technicians)

• Relocation Assistance Offered

• Visa Sponsorship Available

• Injection Molding Expertise Required

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing manufacturing organization in Monroe, NC and play a key leadership role in supporting high-volume production manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on plastic injection molding, process optimization, equipment performance, and continuous improvement.

This role is highly focused on production floor manufacturing support and requires a hands-on engineering leader who can drive efficiency, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, optimize injection molding processes, and improve overall production performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in injection molding within medical device manufacturing, FDA-regulated manufacturing, or plastic packaging production, along with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering team of 4, including:

• 1 Level I Engineer

• 1 Level II Engineer

• 2 Technicians

• Provide engineering leadership for daily production manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on injection molding performance and process stability

• Support and troubleshoot high-volume manufacturing processes to minimize downtime and maximize throughput

• Optimize plastic injection molding processes to improve cycle times, scrap reduction, yield, and product quality

• Plan and assign activities across the Manufacturing Engineering team

• Perform annual performance reviews and support team development

• Manage and mentor Manufacturing Engineers to support growth and development within the department

• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments and coordinate actions accordingly

• Identify and address complex investigations to solve operational and production challenges

• Conduct production investigations and determine root causes with associated corrective and preventative actions

• Coordinate OPEX (Operational Excellence) activities within the department

• Lead continuous improvement and quality support initiatives

• Support Lean Six Sigma projects and process improvement efforts

• Oversee equipment transfers and production integration projects, including equipment transfers from Europe

• Drive improvements in machine utilization, production efficiency, and manufacturing output

• Design and optimize manufacturing workflows, systems, and resources

• Coordinate creation and maintenance of required documentation for manufacturing processes

• Identify opportunities and propose solutions to reduce waste and production inefficiencies

• Propose and support actions to maximize safety, quality, and cost reduction

• Support installation, startup, and validation of new production systems and equipment

• Initiate and follow up on Change Control processes for department operations

• Coordinate and implement corrective and preventative actions across the department

• Coordinate resolution of production delays, bottlenecks, and operational issues

• Ensure manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations

• Support development and continuous improvement of production, processes, and personnel

• Coordinate validation activities within the department

• Coordinate DOE (Design of Experiments) activities to support process improvements

• Lead investigations related to production quality deviations and customer claims, including report approvals

• Stay current on engineering trends, emerging technologies, and supplier capabilities through research, trade shows, and industry engagement

• Support qualification and training of personnel

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred

• Strong hands-on manufacturing experience required; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a production manufacturing environment

• Injection molding experience is required

• Strong experience supporting high-volume manufacturing and production operations

• Must have experience within medical device manufacturing, an FDA-regulated environment, or plastic injection molding operations

• Candidates from the plastic food packaging industry will also be considered

• Strong understanding of injection molding process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement

• Experience improving manufacturing throughput, efficiency, scrap reduction, and quality performance

• Prior leadership or team management experience strongly preferred

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence initiatives preferred

• Proven experience in project management and process improvement

• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and fabrication methods

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management abilities

• Strong understanding of safety standards and environmental regulations

• Stable work history with strong tenure preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods as needed

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation package

• Bonus incentive opportunities

• Relocation assistance available

• Visa sponsorship available

• Flexible weekday schedule

• Strong career growth opportunity

• Leadership growth potential

• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing engineering team

• Drive impactful improvements in production manufacturing operations

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a hands-on engineering leader with strong technical expertise in production manufacturing and injection molding. The ideal candidate is analytical, solutions-driven, and passionate about improving manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.

Candidates must be strong collaborators who work effectively across departments and partner well with cross-functional teams, including SMEs, operations, quality, and leadership. Success in this role requires strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative manufacturing environment.

If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make a meaningful impact in a leadership role, we’d love to connect.

Pay Details: $120,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

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