Operations Engineering Manager - Manufacturing

This leadership role oversees manufacturing engineering support, technical problem-solving, and operational excellence activities across a complex production environment. The successful candidate will combine strong people leadership with deep engineering expertise to improve equipment reliability, productivity, quality, and overall operational performance.

Client Details

Our client is a fast-growing healthcare manufacturer with a broad portfolio of clinically-backed products used by consumers, athletes, and healthcare professionals. The business is expanding due to consistent revenue growth over the past several years.

Description

• Lead a team of engineering technicians, controls specialists, and manufacturing engineers.
• Provide daily support to production operations and lead troubleshooting efforts for critical technical issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, yield enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve equipment performance and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Support capital projects, equipment acquisitions, factory acceptance testing, and site acceptance testing (SAT).
• Oversee equipment qualification, requalification, and associated engineering documentation.
• Review and approve technical procedures, work instructions, and operational change documentation.
• Support investigations, CAPAs, and root cause analysis activities.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Provide regular project and operational status updates to leadership.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of operationsor manufacturing engineering experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in equipment design, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD layout development.
• Experience with plant expansion, high‑speed equipment, or automation preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and mentor engineers.
• Skilled in developing PFMEAs, timelines, and risk‑based project decisions.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees at no cost.
• Full benefits package and 401(k) plan with an employer match.
• Relocation assistance to the Charleston, SC area.
• Gym membership reimbursement and other perks.
• Generous PTO, volunteer time, and holiday leave.
• Robust training, professional development support, and clear pathways for career growth within a scaling organization.

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