Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
7+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
3+ years of people management experience leading engineers, technicians, or technical personnel.
Strong experience supporting electro-mechanical instrumentation, complex manufacturing systems, or regulated manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated experience improving manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, assembly operations, test processes, and production support systems.
Experience leading capital equipment projects from business case development through implementation, qualification, and operational handoff.
Demonstrated ability to lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving tools including 8D, DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone Analysis, and A3 methodologies.
Strong understanding of process validation, PFMEA, control plans, risk management, and equipment qualification methodologies.
Experience with ERP systems, MES systems, and manufacturing data analytics.
Excellent communication, leadership, project management, and problem-solving skills.