Engineering Manager - Medical Device - Sturbridge, MA

With extensive expertise across machining, plastics, metals, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies, the company supports the creation of life-enhancing products used by patients around the world. The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineering leader with experience in regulated manufacturing environments and a proven ability to manage projects, teams, and process improvement initiatives.

The Engineering Manager will provide leadership and technical direction to manufacturing engineering activities while supporting operations, quality, process improvement, and customer initiatives. This individual will oversee engineering resources, drive Lean and Six Sigma programs, support validation activities, and lead cross-functional projects focused on growth, quality, and cost reduction.

• Lead manufacturing engineering teams and support operational performance goals.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous.
• Improvement initiatives across the facility
• Manage validation activities including IQ, OQ, PQ, and PPQ processes.
• Lead new product introductions, manufacturing transfers, and cost-reduction projects.
• Mentor engineering staff while supporting quality and regulatory compliance requirements.

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.

Lead engineering strategy for a growing medical device manufacturer.Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and new product initiatives with leadership impact.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineering leader with experience in regulated manufacturing environments and a proven ability to manage projects, teams, and process improvement initiatives. They are an effective communicator who combines strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving and possesses a strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and quality systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Leadership experience in manufacturing engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with validation protocols, process development, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, project management, and statistical problem-solving skills.

Our client is a global medical device manufacturing partner that provides design, development, and production solutions to leading healthcare organizations worldwide. With extensive expertise across machining, plastics, metals, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies, the company supports the creation of life-enhancing products used by patients around the world.

The organization operates a network of manufacturing facilities and is recognized for its commitment to quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture focused on innovation, professional development, operational excellence, and meaningful contributions to healthcare outcomes.

This position provides the opportunity to join an established manufacturer serving the medical device industry while leading impactful engineering programs and developing high-performing teams. The successful candidate will gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, complex operational challenges, and long-term career growth opportunities within a global organization.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits from day one.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, tuition assistance, and career development programs.
• Additional wellness, financial planning, insurance, and employee discount offerings.