Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Resonetics
Summary
Resonetics is a global leader in advanced engineering, prototyping, product development, and micro manufacturing, driving innovation in the medical device industry. The Hutchinson team is looking to hire a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. The ME Manager is responsible for the improvement and sustaining of processes and procedures of existing Production products and the efficient and timely transition of new products going into production.
Job description
As a people-first leader, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for developing and empowering engineering talent while fostering strong collaboration across value streams, departments, and New Product Development teams. This role emphasizes coaching, mentorship, and team engagement to build a high-performing engineering group that delivers innovative, reliable, and cost-effective processes in alignment with business and customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the Process Engineering team by providing mentorship, structured training opportunities, and regular feedback to build technical mastery, problem-solving skills, and leadership capabilities.
- Foster a culture of collaboration by partnering closely with cross-functional departments, value streams, and New Product Development teams, ensuring cohesive efforts that align with organizational objectives and strengthen teamwork across the business.
- Inspire engineers to take ownership of processes for products transitioning into Production from Development, guiding them to implement repeatable approaches that balance safety, quality, cost, and throughput while reinforcing a mindset of accountability.
- Build confidence and capability in Value Stream team members by teaching them to address daily production challenges, equipping them with the tools and problem-solving skills needed to drive improvements in quality, cycle time, and efficiency.
- Model and champion continuous improvement by engaging engineers in projects that drive gains in yield, throughput, and labor efficiency, while creating opportunities for team members to lead initiatives and celebrate their successes.
- Champion a culture of clarity and accountability by guiding engineers to create, maintain, and communicate accurate process documentation and procedures that empower Production teams and reduce variability.
- Develop engineering talent through validation leadership, coaching them in executing OQ and PQs, strengthening their technical confidence, documentation skills, and commitment to quality and compliance.
- Strengthen business acumen within the engineering team by collaborating with the Sales Team on contract manufacturing costing/quotes and mentoring engineers to understand the financial and customer impact of their process design decisions.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring engineers.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Effective interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
- Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt
- Prior experience working in an FDA or ISO 9000 regulated engineering environment
- BS degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Laser micro-machining experience
- Ability to provide technical assistance in the identification of new products, processes and technologies
- Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt Experience
- Supervisory experience
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word & Projects.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring engineers.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Effective interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
- Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt
- Prior experience working in an FDA or ISO 9000 regulated engineering environment
- BS degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Laser micro-machining experience
- Ability to provide technical assistance in the identification of new products, processes and technologies
- Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt Experience
- Supervisory experience
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word & Projects.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted
Company overview
Resonetics is a specialized medical device manufacturing company that focuses on precision manufacturing solutions for the healthcare industry. The company provides advanced manufacturing services including laser processing, micro-machining, and complex component fabrication for medical devices. Resonetics serves as a critical partner to medical device OEMs, offering expertise in materials science, engineering, and regulatory compliance. Their capabilities likely include the production of minimally invasive surgical instruments, implantable devices, diagnostic components, and other precision medical technologies. The company operates at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and medical innovation, delivering high-precision components that meet stringent quality standards required in the healthcare sector. With a focus on reliability and technical excellence, Resonetics plays an important role in the medical device supply chain, enabling the development and production of next-generation healthcare technologies that improve patient outcomes and advance medical science.