Lead Manufacturing Engineer

System One

Lakewood, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$110,000–$120,000 Per Year

SKILLS

3D Printing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Biomedicine, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Capital Project, Code of Federal Regulations, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electricity, Extrusion, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Machine Tool, Machining, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Operational Support, Performance Management, Plant Management, Process Development, Process Improvement, Process Validation, Product Support, Research & Development (R&D), Safety/Work Safety, SolidWorks, Supply Chain Operations

LOCATION

Lakewood, NJ

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Title: Engineering Manager, Manufacturing & Projects
Location: Lakewood, New Jersey

Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000
Contractor Work Model: Onsite (Lakewood, NJ)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Engineering Manager, Manufacturing & Projects

About the Role:
The Engineering Manager, Manufacturing & Projects role is designed for a high-performing Lead Engineer ready to expand beyond technical execution into owning projects, people, and manufacturing outcomes.

You’ll lead engineering for a portfolio of gas drying, humidification, and sample conditioning products used across medical, environmental, and industrial applications. The work involves translating complex, high-performance designs into scalable, reliable, and compliant manufacturing systems. You won’t just support production—you’ll shape how products are built, improved, and scaled.

What You’ll Own:

End-to-end manufacturing engineering across a diverse gas handling product portfolio
Project leadership from concept through production implementation
Design transfer and process scale-up for new products
Automation and cost reduction initiatives
A team of engineers, technicians, and machine shop personnel
Manufacturing readiness across regulated and performance-critical applications
Safety, compliance, and facility performance

Your Impact: Lead Projects & Deliver Outcomes:

Own engineering programs from concept through implementation (scope, budget, timeline)
Drive automation and cost reduction initiatives tied to business goals
Lead root-cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions
Communicate progress and influence decisions at the leadership level

Translate Complex Products into Scalable Manufacturing:

Develop processes for membrane-based systems, tubing assemblies, and gas flow devices
Ensure consistent performance in applications involving moisture removal, humidification, and gas purification
Lead validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) across product lines

Support a High-Mix Manufacturing Environment:

Build flexible processes for low-to-mid volume, high-mix production
Support products used in:
- Medical (respiratory care, gas monitoring)
- Environmental (emissions monitoring systems)
- Industrial process applications

Grow Into People Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team
Transition from hands-on execution to setting direction and enabling others
Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

Drive Operational Excellence:

Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve throughput and reduce waste
Establish and maintain standardized work, PFMEAs, and process documentation
Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance programs

Ensure Quality & Compliance:

Operate within FDA, ISO 13485, and ISO 9001 frameworks
Partner with Quality on CAPAs, audits, and risk management
Build systems that balance compliance with speed and practicality

Own the Manufacturing Environment:

Oversee equipment for precision assembly, extrusion, and gas/fluid systems
Lead facility improvements and expansion projects
Serve as Safety Officer, ensuring OSHA compliance and strong safety practices

What Makes This Role Different:

Clear step-up path: Designed for Lead Engineers moving into broader ownership
Project-centered leadership: You’ll be measured on outcomes, not activity
Technical depth: Work on complex gas handling and membrane-based systems
High visibility: Direct impact on cost, quality, and delivery
Build & scale: Opportunity to shape processes, systems, and team structure

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or related)
7+ years of experience, including time as a technical or project lead
Proven experience leading engineering projects end-to-end
Strong problem-solving skills in complex, multi-variable systems
Desire to grow into people and organizational leadership

Valued Experience:

Regulated manufacturing (medical device or similar)
Fluid systems, gas handling, filtration, or membrane technologies
Tubing, extrusion, or flow-control systems
Automation of assembly or testing processes
Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

Who Thrives Here:

Engineers ready to own projects, not just contribute to them
Leaders who want to build teams and systems from the ground up
Problem-solvers who move easily between hands-on work and strategic decisions
Individuals motivated by real-world product impact in critical applications

Success Looks Like:

Projects delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable impact
Scalable, stable manufacturing processes across product lines
Improved yield, efficiency, and product consistency
Strong alignment between engineering, quality, and operations
A capable, accountable, and growing engineering team

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About the Company

System One

Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives.

Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

COMPANY SIZE

2,500 to 4,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

https://systemone.com

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