Operations Engineering Manager - Manufacturing

About the Role

Develop and mentor a multidisciplinary Manufacturing/Ops Engineering team at a global healthcare products manufacturer with record year-over-year sales growth.

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.

Job reference: JN-102026-7123074

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 7–10 years of operations or 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

Benefits

• 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