Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Medfield, MA

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Lead manufacturing engineering strategy for a complex production environment. Drive process innovation, technology adoption, and team development.

Our client is a recognised manufacturer of highly engineered products serving technically demanding markets. The organisation continues to invest in advanced production technologies, process optimisation, and operational excellence to support long-term growth and innovation.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers supporting production and process improvement activities.
• Establish and maintain safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, throughput, and operational performance.
• Provide technical leadership for manufacturing methods, tooling, workflows, and production readiness.
• Support the introduction of new products, processes, and manufacturing technologies.
• Partner with operations, quality, supply chain, and programme stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Prioritise engineering resources, oversee workload planning, and manage departmental budgets.
• Implement automation, digital manufacturing, and process optimisation initiatives.
• Monitor key project deliverables, identify risks, and ensure successful project execution.
• Champion a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous development.

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.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and substantial experience within a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Demonstrated success leading engineering teams and driving operational improvements.
• Experience managing large-scale manufacturing projects, equipment implementation, or facility enhancements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, industrial engineering principles, and production systems.
• Experience supporting new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Exposure to automation, digital manufacturing, or smart factory initiatives preferred.
• Experience within highly regulated or technically complex manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Must be eligible to work within environments requiring additional compliance or customer-specific requirements.

What's on Offer

What's To Offer:

• Opportunity to shape manufacturing strategy and process innovation within a growing organisation.
• Leadership role with high visibility and significant impact on operational performance.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative culture that values technical excellence, employee development, and innovation.
• Competitive compensation package, benefits, and long-term career growth opportunities