Manufacturing Manager - Industrial - Norwood, MA

Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Drive the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies! Play a key role in shaping manufacturing strategy and process improvements!

My client is a well-established and innovative manufacturing organization recognized for delivering highly engineered products to demanding industries. With a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and technological advancement, the company invests significantly in its people, processes, and manufacturing capabilities. The organization fosters a collaborative and safety-focused culture where engineering expertise is valued, and employees are encouraged to contribute ideas that improve productivity, quality, and overall business performance. Working within a complex production environment, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic initiatives, support business growth, and help shape the future of manufacturing operations.

Job Description

Reporting into the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers, ensuring capability growth and high levels of performance.
• Drive a strong culture of health, safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
• Provide technical leadership and act as the manufacturing authority for production processes and methods.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that support business objectives and operational requirements.
• Identify, prioritize, and deliver process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Oversee manufacturing technology deployment, digital manufacturing programs, and automation initiatives.
• Support new product introduction activities and ensure production readiness for new programs.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, quality, and program teams to achieve business goals.
• Manage engineering resources, workload planning, budgets, and project priorities.
• Drive root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of engineering commitments.
• Lead initiatives involving advanced machining, automation, capital equipment investment, and process optimization.

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

The successful candidate will be a proven manufacturing engineering leader with experience managing teams within a complex manufacturing environment. Key requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Significant manufacturing engineering experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Experience leading engineering projects and delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience implementing new technologies, automation, or digital manufacturing solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders across different functions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working within highly regulated or technically demanding industries is advantageous.
• Background in advanced machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, or similar manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain applicable security clearance requirements where necessary.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing engineering function with significant strategic influence.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to drive high-impact projects involving capital investment, process optimization, and new product introduction.
• Work within a technically challenging and innovative manufacturing environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Stable and growing organization with long-term investment in manufacturing capability.
• Chance to make a measurable impact on operational performance, quality, and business growth.

Contact Ryan Hurd Quote job ref JN-092026-7102395

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