SR Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

$105,000–$145,000 W/ Bonus Full-time, On-site | 8AM-5PM

We’re hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer located near Linden, NJ to lead validation and process improvement efforts in a regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on engineer who enjoys mentoring and working with cross-functionally teams to support new equipment implementation, reduce non-conformances, and improve manufacturing capability and efficiency. This is not a siloed role, you’ll make a visible impact on the team.

What You Will Do:

• Write, execute, and document equipment validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Lead implementation of new manufacturing equipment (including vendor coordination and installation support)
• Develop and document experiments for process development or improvement
• Lead root cause investigations and reduce non-conformances
• Identify and implement process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma principles
• Support statistical analysis (process capability, DOE, gage R&R)
• Work with machinists and operators to troubleshoot issues on the floor
• Improve work instructions and visual aids to align with drawing and spec requirements
• Participate in morning team meetings and daily problem-solving
• Review customer prints and support manufacturability feedback
• Collaborate with quality and production teams to ensure compliance and efficiency

What We Would Like To See:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment—preferably aerospace, automotive, pharma, or medical device
• Familiar with mills, lathes, grinders, and CNC equipment
• ERP experience a plus (IQMS preferred; SAP or similar acceptable)
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma are beneficial
• Able to lead projects and mentor a team cross functionally
• Proficient in SolidWorks (AutoCAD or similar CAD tools)
• Validation support to write and execute protocols (Gage R&R)
• *Sponsorship and relocation are not available!
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For questions or details regarding the Manufacturing Engineer role, please call/text Leslie directly at 952-818-3275 or email Lvoit@doherty.com.