Manufacturing Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop, document, and implement best manufacturing practices across various facilities.

• Establish and uphold standardized processes, work instructions, and design guidelines.

• Propel continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and industry benchmarks.

• Ensure uniform execution across multiple sites or programs.

• Lead the planning and execution of first-of-a-kind and pilot builds for new products or processes.

• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and production teams to ensure operational readiness.

• Identify risks, gaps, and lessons learned while implementing corrective measures.

• Efficiently transition pilot builds into full-scale production.

• Design and optimize facility layouts to enhance efficiency, safety, and scalability.

• Support the launch, expansion, and reconfiguration of new facilities.

• Ensure appropriate material flow, ergonomics, and capacity planning.

• Coordinate the selection, installation, and commissioning of equipment.

• Guarantee adherence to relevant regulatory, safety, and quality standards (e.g., ISO, OSHA, GMP where applicable).

• Develop and maintain compliance frameworks and audit preparedness.

• Assist with internal and external audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Lead validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ for equipment and processes.

• Create validation protocols, plans, and documentation.

• Ensure traceability, repeatability, and adherence to validation standards.

• Partner with quality teams to guarantee robust process qualification.

• Serve as a liaison among engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain.

• Lead cross-functional project teams for new product introductions (NPI).

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and specialists.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 7–10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in a management or leadership role with direct reports.

• Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI), pilot builds, or first-of-kind (FOK) builds.

• Strong expertise in validation, compliance, and quality systems.

• Experience with facility layout and production line design.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• 401(k) matching.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Paid time off.

• Remote work options.