Engineering Manager, Manufacturing
Haemonetics
Summary
As a member of the Clinton Center of Excellence leadership team, this position provides strategic and technical leadership for the plasmapheresis value stream and Manufacturing Engineering function. The role partners with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Global Engineering to enhance manufacturing performance through process optimization, capital investment, equipment validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job description
Job Summary
As a member of the Clinton Center of Excellence leadership team, this position provides strategic and technical leadership for the plasmapheresis value stream and Manufacturing Engineering function. The role partners with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Global Engineering to enhance manufacturing performance through process optimization, capital investment, equipment validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing engineering team for the end-to-end plasma bowl value streams.
- Direct, communicate, and manage projects including design, engineering and analyzing product, problem, processes, test, and test set-ups.
- Drive project prioritization and resource allocation as the technical lead for the site.
- Participate in design for manufacturing of all new equipment and ensure infrastructure is planned and supported.
- Achieve cost savings by implementing cost reduction projects like machine process optimization, change over reduction, OEE improvement, automation of processes or equipment, cycle time improvements and yield improvements.
- Develop/Mature Key Process Indicators to drive continuous improvement.
- Work closely with production manager, quality manager and global teams on strategic plans for the site to improve efficiency.
- Maintain production by supporting new products, processes, transfers, and existing production.
- In partnership with Production & Maintenance develop training documentation for mechanics/operators and drive standardization across shifts.
- Contribute to annual equipment budget including capital requests, spare parts and repair budget, headcount and other related items.
- Partner with global engineering to support validation of new equipment and processes as required.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Plastics, or related.
- 8+ years of experience within manufacturing, including leadership experience.
- Experience leading validation processes for equipment.
- Experience in the medical equipment field, preferred.
- Possess good understanding of OEE, including how to analyze data, influence operations, and improve, preferred.
- Understanding and experience with ultrasonic welding, preferred.
- Knowledge of process improvement principles such as Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Statistical Process Control and capability studies.
- Knowledge of problem-solving and causal analysis techniques such as Corrective Actions and Root Cause Analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration between cross functional groups.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Plastics, or related
- 8+ years of experience within manufacturing, including leadership experience
- Experience leading validation processes for equipment
- Knowledge of process improvement principles such as Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Statistical Process Control and capability studies
- Knowledge of problem-solving and causal analysis techniques such as Corrective Actions and Root Cause Analysis
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration between cross functional groups
- Experience in the medical equipment field, preferred
- Understanding of OEE, including how to analyze data, influence operations, and improve, preferred
- Understanding and experience with ultrasonic welding, preferred
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Welfare Benefits
Company overview
Haemonetics Corporation is a global leader in blood and plasma management solutions, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. As a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE under the symbol HAE, Haemonetics specializes in developing and manufacturing medical devices and systems for blood component collection, processing, and transfusion management. The company operates across three primary segments: plasma collection, blood center operations, and hospital transfusion services. Haemonetics' innovative product portfolio includes automated blood collection systems, surgical blood salvage devices, hemostasis management systems, and temperature regulation equipment for medical applications. With approximately 3,300 employees worldwide and operations in 16 countries, the company generates annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion. Haemonetics has established itself as a critical partner to healthcare providers by offering comprehensive solutions that enhance patient safety, improve clinical outcomes, and optimize blood management workflows across the continuum of care.