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Operations Engineering Manager - Manufacturing

Charleston, South Carolina Permanent USD140,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
This leadership role oversees manufacturing engineering support, technical problem-solving, and operational excellence activities across a complex production environment. The successful candidate will combine strong people leadership with deep engineering expertise to improve equipment reliability, productivity, quality, and overall operational performance.
  • Develop/mentor multidisciplinary Manufacturing/Ops Engineering team.
  • Global healthcare products manufacturer which has had record sales growth YoY.

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing healthcare manufacturer with a broad portfolio of clinically-backed products used by consumers, athletes, and healthcare professionals. The business is expanding due to consistent revenue growth over the past several years.

Job Description

  • Lead a team of engineering technicians, controls specialists, and manufacturing engineers.
  • Provide daily support to production operations and lead troubleshooting efforts for critical technical issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, yield enhancement, and cost reduction.
  • Analyze operational data to identify trends and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve equipment performance and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Support capital projects, equipment acquisitions, factory acceptance testing, and site acceptance testing (SAT).
  • Oversee equipment qualification, requalification, and associated engineering documentation.
  • Review and approve technical procedures, work instructions, and operational change documentation.
  • Support investigations, CAPAs, and root cause analysis activities.
  • Develop team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
  • Provide regular project and operational status updates to leadership.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 7-10 years of operationsor manufacturing engineering experience within a regulated manufacturing environment.
  • Strong background in equipment design, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD layout development.
  • Experience with plant expansion, high‑speed equipment, or automation preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and mentor engineers.
  • Skilled in developing PFMEAs, timelines, and risk‑based project decisions.
  • Strong communication, problem‑solving, and leadership abilities.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees at no cost.
  • Full benefits package and 401(k) plan with an employer match.
  • Relocation assistance to the Charleston, SC area.
  • Gym membership reimbursement and other perks.
  • Generous PTO, volunteer time, and holiday leave.
  • Robust training, professional development support, and clear pathways for career growth within a scaling organization.
Contact
Daniel Ferzoco
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7119080

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Facilities Management / Technical Manager
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Charleston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Ferzoco
Job Reference
JN-102026-7119080
 

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