Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Medfield, MA

Manufacturing Engineer Leader

Our client is a well-established manufacturer known for producing highly engineered products within a demanding and technically sophisticated environment. The organization is committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, innovation, and employee development, investing heavily in advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and process optimization initiatives. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and performance, the business offers employees the opportunity to work on complex manufacturing challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and supply chain functions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values technical expertise, leadership, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers to achieve business and operational objectives.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, equipment, and production workflows.

Ensure manufacturing methods consistently meet design intent, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to operations teams to support production performance.

Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and process governance.

Support health, safety, environmental, and product safety initiatives while promoting a zero-incident culture.

Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements that enhance productivity, efficiency, and product quality.

Manage engineering resources, project priorities, budgets, and capacity planning activities.

Lead the introduction of new manufacturing technologies and digital manufacturing solutions.

Support new product introduction programs and ensure effective transition into production.

Partner with supply chain, operations, and program teams to align manufacturing strategies with business goals.

Monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and ensure key engineering deliverables are achieved on schedule.

Champion advanced manufacturing initiatives including automation and lights-out manufacturing capabilities.

Evaluate and implement innovative solutions that improve operational performance and competitiveness.

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.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Significant experience within manufacturing engineering, including leadership responsibility.

Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Proven ability to develop teams, mentor engineers, and build a high-performance culture.

Experience managing manufacturing transformation initiatives such as facility upgrades, automation projects, capital equipment investments, or new product introductions.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.

Experience implementing digital manufacturing, automation, or Industry 4.0 initiatives is highly desirable.

Ability to balance technical decision-making with commercial and operational objectives.

Experience in highly regulated, precision manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similarly complex environments is advantageous.

Exposure to advanced machining, welding, large assemblies, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing environments is preferred.

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance requirements where required.

Opportunity to lead a critical engineering function within a growing advanced manufacturing organization.

High level of visibility and influence on operational strategy, technology adoption, and process improvement initiatives.

Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, automation, and digital transformation projects.

Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional engagement across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.

Career growth opportunities through leadership development and advancement prospects.

Ability to make a measurable impact on manufacturing performance, productivity, and innovation.

Work on technically challenging products and programs within a sophisticated manufacturing environment.

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits offering.

Supportive culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and professional development.