Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Engineering Manager, Manufacturing & Projects 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 Engineering Manager, Manufacturing & Projects About the

Role:

The Engineering Manager, Manufacturing & Projects role is designed for a high-performing Lead Engineer ready to expand beyond technical execution into owning projects, people, and manufacturing outcomes. You'll lead engineering for a portfolio of gas drying, humidification, and sample conditioning products used across medical, environmental, and industrial applications. The work involves translating complex, high-performance designs into scalable, reliable, and compliant manufacturing systems. You won't just support production—you'll shape how products are built, improved, and scaled.

What You'll Own:

End-to-end manufacturing engineering across a diverse gas handling product portfolio Project leadership from concept through production implementation Design transfer and process scale-up for new products Automation and cost reduction initiatives A team of engineers, technicians, and machine shop personnel Manufacturing readiness across regulated and performance-critical applications Safety, compliance, and facility performance

Your Impact:

Lead Projects & Deliver Outcomes:

Own engineering programs from concept through implementation (scope, budget, timeline) Drive automation and cost reduction initiatives tied to business goals Lead root-cause investigations and implement sustainable solutions Communicate progress and influence decisions at the leadership level Translate Complex Products into

Scalable Manufacturing:

Develop processes for membrane-based systems, tubing assemblies, and gas flow devices Ensure consistent performance in applications involving moisture removal, humidification, and gas purification Lead validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) across product lines Support a

High-Mix Manufacturing Environment:

Build flexible processes for low-to-mid volume, high-mix production Support products used in: Medical (respiratory care, gas monitoring) Environmental (emissions monitoring systems) Industrial process applications

Grow Into People Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team Transition from hands-on execution to setting direction and enabling others Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

Drive Operational Excellence:

Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve throughput and reduce waste Establish and maintain standardized work, PFMEAs, and process documentation Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance programs

Ensure Quality & Compliance:

Operate within

FDA, ISO

13485, and

ISO 9001

frameworks Partner with Quality on CAPAs, audits, and risk management Build systems that balance compliance with speed and practicality Own the

Manufacturing Environment:

Oversee equipment for precision assembly, extrusion, and gas/fluid systems Lead facility improvements and expansion projects Serve as Safety Officer, ensuring OSHA compliance and strong safety practices

What Makes This Role Different:

Clear step-up path: Designed for Lead Engineers moving into broader ownership Project-centered leadership: You'll be measured on outcomes, not activity Technical depth: Work on complex gas handling and membrane-based systems High visibility: Direct impact on cost, quality, and delivery Build & scale: Opportunity to shape processes, systems, and team structure

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical, or related) 7+ years of experience, including time as a technical or project lead Proven experience leading engineering projects end-to-end Strong problem-solving skills in complex, multi-variable systems Desire to grow into people and organizational leadership

Valued Experience:

Regulated manufacturing (medical device or similar) Fluid systems, gas handling, filtration, or membrane technologies Tubing, extrusion, or flow-control systems Automation of assembly or testing processes Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

Who Thrives Here:

Engineers ready to own projects, not just contribute to them Leaders who want to build teams and systems from the ground up Problem-solvers who move easily between hands-on work and strategic decisions Individuals motivated by real-world product impact in critical applications

Success Looks Like:

Projects delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable impact Scalable, stable manufacturing processes across product lines Improved yield, efficiency, and product consistency Strong alignment between engineering, quality, and operations A capable, accountable, and growing engineering team #M1

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