Sr. Manager- Manufacturing Engineering Job in Rochester, NY:

Sr. Manager- Manufacturing Engineering Job In Rochester, NY

Direct Hire Salary Range: $150,000-218,000 per year based on experience, education, geographic location and other factors.

Please no 3rd party to c2c candidates

The Sr. Manager- Manufacturing Engineering will lead a team of engineers and technical professionals to drive world-class manufacturing performance in a high-speed production environment. This role is responsible for improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), implementing automation solutions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and cost efficiency while ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP regulations.

Responsibilities of the Sr. Manager- Manufacturing Engineering Job in Rochester, NY:

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing and automation engineers to optimize production performance and reliability.
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the engineering team.
• Mentor engineers in technical and leadership competencies.
• Promote collaboration between engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
• Develop and execute engineering strategies focused on OEE improvement, lean manufacturing, and process automation.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure manufacturing systems are robust, validated, and scalable.
• Define engineering roadmaps for automation, process optimization, and new technology adoption.
• Lead structured problem-solving (DMAIC, 8D, A3) to eliminate process inefficiencies and waste.
• Drive Kaizen, SMED, 5S, and other lean initiatives to increase uptime and reduce cycle times.
• Ensure processes and equipment meet FDA and ISO 13485 requirements.

Desired Qualifications of the Sr. Manager- Manufacturing Engineering Job in Rochester, NY:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Strong background in continuous improvement and structured problem solving.
• Strong background in automation technologies ((PLCs, robotics, motion control, vision systems, and HMI/SCADA)
• Working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.
• Required Travel Less than 5%

Benefit Offering

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays.

For more information or to be considered for the Sr. Manager- Manufacturing Engineering Job in Rochester, NY please contact Thomas McCarthy at [email protected]

Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $218,000.00 per year

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.