Job Description
Lead Manufacturing Engineer
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers in a fast-paced production environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction. Evaluate and enhance manufacturing processes to improve productivity and operational performance. Develop manufacturing plans, process flows, and routing documentation for complex products. Generate and maintain engineering drawings, product structures, and supporting manufacturing documentation. Create production cost estimates including labor, material, equipment, and cycle times. Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams to support manufacturing objectives. Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for shop floor operations and external suppliers. Determine manufacturing tolerances and ensure compliance with engineering specifications and industry standards. Prioritize multiple engineering projects while meeting production schedules and customer commitments. Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives. Analyze manufacturing challenges and implement effective corrective actions. Ensure engineering activities align with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Communicate effectively across departments, shifts, and leadership teams to drive project success.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
Minimum 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience, preferably within aerospace, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing. Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering teams. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process improvement, and production optimization. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proficiency with CAD software; CATIA V5 experience is highly preferred. Knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards is preferred. Experience supporting precision-machined components and complex assemblies. Familiarity with ERP systems; Epicor/Vantage experience is advantageous. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities. Experience working within regulated manufacturing environments is preferred. Understanding of aerospace processing specifications is desirable. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Opportunity to lead an established Manufacturing Engineering team. Direct influence on process improvements and operational performance. Work on highly engineered aerospace components using advanced materials. Strong exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth potential.
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Location: Brightwaters
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Taylor Rankin
Job Reference: JN-092026-7112695
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Town of Islip, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $95,000–$115,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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