Posted: 07/06/2026 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 32077 Job Location: Onsite Industry: MDEV - Medical Device

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Manufacturing Engineering Manager with our client.

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager leads the Manufacturing Engineering team in the development, management, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing lines, equipment, processes, and training on the production floor.
As the owner of how manufacturing is done this key role oversees a team of skilled Manufacturing engineers that ensure production is able to meet the growing business demands.
This leader supports both their technical development, as well as identifies, plans, and guides their work to optimize production efficiency, quality, and consistency.

Job Responsibilities:

Oversees and leads the creation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the manufacturing systems (processes, equipment, training, etc.) used to manufacture the medical devices, both for existing and new designs
Oversees and leads the specification, development, and maintenance of production line test methods, processes, and fixtures; ensures that the approach to testing scales to meet the growing business needs
Develop, maintain and track capital equipment budget for needed manufacturing investments
Actively monitors the manufacturing industry for state of the art in these areas to ensure the production environment is robust, efficient, and scalable
Ensure the team, process, and systems align with applicable regulations (FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, 2017/745/EU Medical Device Regulation); supports internal and external audits from FDA and Notified Bodies
Oversees and leads the development and continuous improvement of the equipment calibration program, defining the appropriate strategy for in-house versus outsourced calibration; ensures program efficiency, compliance, and scalability.
Partners with other departments such as R&D, Supplier Quality, IT, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance to ensure smooth design transfers and efficient day-to-day operation of the production environment
Oversees and leads the Manufacturing Engineering team through the NPI and design transfer processes; ensures that designs and their manufacturing processes are robust and repeatable
Provides mentorship and guidance to the Manufacturing Engineering team, assisting in their development and strategically growing and diversifying their skillset to best support the success
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Comprehensive knowledge of Process Engineering and Optimization to improve efficiency, utilization, throughput and yield
Comprehensive knowledge of the device manufacturing environment and problem solving within its unique technical, regulatory, and operational challenges
Thorough knowledge and experience with change control processes and activities
Thorough knowledge of design-for-manufacture concepts and practical application thereof during the engineering development process
Thorough knowledge of the Manufacturing Engineering discipline as it applies to NPI, including production line setup, test procedure development, and measurement of manufacturing system performance against defined acceptance criteria
Thorough knowledge of New Product Introduction (NPI) and the design lifecycle, with hands on experience in leading programs through each phase - from engineering development through manufacturing validation, production release, and the ongoing manufacturing support of active designs
Thorough knowledge of Continuous Improvement processes (i.e. Lean Manufacturing - Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, etc.)
Thorough knowledge of Automation and Technology Integration; experience with practical applications of technologies and smart manufacturing integration to increase quality and reduce rework.
Demonstrated ability to create/manage a vision and think strategically, plan and organize, innovate, analyze complex data and situations, and exercise sound judgment; able to communicate that vision, motivate and lead employees, and collaborate with other teams
Demonstrated ability to assess and clearly communicate risk with appropriate urgency, ensuring manufacturing programs stay on schedule; brings a strategic perspective that enables effective contingency planning, cross functional alignment, and consistent follow-through on execution Education / Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Typically has greater than seven (7) years of relevant professional or technical engineering management experience of increasing responsibility and difficulty of assignment
Experience manufacturing regulated equipment. Ideally this experience is in a medical or similar safety-conscious, highly regulated industry.

Job Details:

Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary Range: $125-150K.
Location: Kennewick Washington (Onsite).

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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