Senior Manager, Operations Engineering
On-siteLawrence, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Direct the primary engineering functions at Bigbelby, integrating manufacturing quality, production engineering, and vendor quality management to guarantee superior quality and robust scalability. Lead the design and implementation of the Quality Management System, oversee ISO 9001 and 14001 development, and manage root-cause analysis and CAPA programs for production and field issues. Manage the production engineering team responsible for assembly line design, process optimization, and tooling development while driving lean manufacturing initiatives to increase throughput and reduce waste. Oversee supplier quality engineering responsibilities, including vendor qualification, audits, and development programs to enhance quality, delivery, and cost for key mechanical, electrical, and solar component vendors. Build and mentor a high-performing, cross-functional engineering team covering quality, production, and supplier engineering to support new product launches and international expansion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering
- 15+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations engineering
- 3–5 years in leadership roles
- Experience managing vendor/supplier engineering, quality systems, and production process improvement
- Proven ability to lead teams in a mixed electromechanical production environment (solar systems, electronics, IoT products, or similar)
- Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong data-driven decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- ERP/MRP experience
- familiarity with ISO 9001 or comparable quality standards
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