About this role
What You'll Do (Your Impact)
You'll be a driving force behind safer, smarter, and more efficient manufacturing processes:
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives that deliver measurable gains in quality, cost, productivity, and sustainability
• Partner closely with CNC machinists, setup technicians, engineers, and leaders to optimize cycle times, tooling, and workflows
• Analyze production data using ERP systems (Epicor preferred) to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities
• Champion Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, and Lean deployments from concept through execution
• Investigate and implement new manufacturing technologies, tools, and fixtures
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions on internal and external issues
• Mentor and train operations teams on Lean principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Support new product introductions, plant layouts, and process validations
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, promoting safety, teamwork, and operational excellence
What You Bring
You're a blend of technical expert, coach, and change agent:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (strongly preferred), or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in production, manufacturing engineering, or operations leadership
• Experience in medical device manufacturing
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of CNC machining (milling, turning, Swiss‑turning)
• Working knowledge of G‑code/M‑code, Mastercam, cutters, inserts, and tooling selection
• Solid understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820
• Proven leadership, project management, and facilitation skills
• Comfort working cross‑functionally with Quality, Engineering, Inventory, Maintenance, and Leadership
Starting Salary Range: $120,000+