Job Description
Job Title: Manager, Plant Engineering
Location: Lakewood, New Jersey
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000
Contractor Work Model: Onsite (Lakewood, NJ)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Manager, Plant Engineering – Medical Device Manufacturing Own the Plant. Engineer the Process. Deliver at Scale. Why This Role Matters: Step into a
hands-on, high-visibility role where you own the plant engineering function for a well-established and still growing medical device manufacturer. This isn’t a maintenance job—you’ll
drive automation, scale processes, and directly impact production, quality, and business outcomes . If you’ve felt limited by bureaucracy or layers in your current role, this is your chance to
lead, build, and make a tangible difference .
What You’ll Own: - Full plant engineering accountability: manufacturing, extrusion, injection molding, converting, machine shop, and technical teams
- Automation and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Facilities, infrastructure, and site performance, including safety leadership as the Company Safety Officer
- Cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations
- Capital planning, projects, and plant expansion
Manager, Plant Engineering – Medical Device Manufacturing Core Responsibilities: - Lead plant engineering and manufacturing process development (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs
- Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and process issues on the floor
- Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001
- Drive automation, cost reduction, and performance improvements
- Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team
Who You Are: - Hands-on, strategic engineering leader with ownership mentality
- Experienced in regulated manufacturing environments, preferably medical devices
- Skilled in automation, process scaling, and capital projects
- Strong collaborator and communicator across functions
- Comfortable driving change in a fast-moving, resource-conscious environment
Manager, Plant Engineering – Medical Device Manufacturing Qualifications: - Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical, or related)
- 7+ years in manufacturing/process/plant engineering, 2+ years in leadership role.
- Experience with injection molding and/or extrusion preferred
- Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAD (SolidWorks), ERP systems
- AI and 3D printing experience a plus
Impact You’ll Make: - Scale plant operations to support growth and product quality
- Deliver measurable cost savings through automation and process improvement
- Lead a high-performing team shaping the future of medical device manufacturing
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