Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

About the position

At Novanta, our innovations power technology products that are transforming healthcare and advanced manufacturing—improving productivity, enhancing people’s lives and redefining what’s possible. We create for our global customers engineered components and sub-systems that deliver extreme precision and performance for a range of mission-critical applications—from minimally invasive surgery to robotics to 3D metal printing. As a Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor, you will oversee and implement methods to design processes, tooling, and fixtures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish quality standards for efficient, high-quality production and ensure regulatory compliance. Additionally, you will provide technical support to lower product costs and optimize the supply chain. A key responsibility will be supervising the manufacturing engineering team to ensure effective performance and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement manufacturing processes that meet production goals.
• Improve manufacturing processes by identifying areas and implementing cost-effective solutions to increase efficiency.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis on manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the manufacturing engineering team, ensuring effective performance and development.
• Assign tasks, set goals, and monitor the progress of team members.
• Maintain Preventative Maintenance Program.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Have extensive experience in manufacturing engineering or related field, demonstrating deep understanding and proven success.
• Be able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Have knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Be knowledgeable in Design for Manufacturability, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis, and Process Documentation.
• Experience working in an Assembly environment for medical or aerospace industries.

Benefits

• The base pay for this position is $97,301 - $133,789 per year depending on the geographic market.
• Dependent on the position offered, annual bonuses and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of the compensation package.
• Novanta supports all aspects of your life’s needs.
• This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.