Technical Lead, Manufacturing Line

IntePros

• $110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience with a focus on leadership
  • Proven track record in New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives
  • Expertise in process validation and equipment qualification procedures
  • Strong understanding of FDA QSR and ISO 13485 regulatory standards
  • Experience in manufacturing process development and optimization techniques
  • Background in automation and capital equipment projects
  • Technical aptitude for root-cause analysis and problem-solving, especially in regulated environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead the validation of processes and qualifications of equipment in manufacturing operations
  • Support the development and introduction of new products into the manufacturing line
  • Develop and optimize processes and layouts for production efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, R&D, and Regulatory
  • Ensure compliance with relevant manufacturing and quality standards
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues and implement corrective actions
  • Analyze key manufacturing metrics to enhance production performance and efficiency

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities for career growth within the organization
  • Impactful role that directly contributes to product innovation and efficiency
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in cutting-edge projects and technology transfers
  • Opportunity to lead and influence manufacturing practices in a highly regulated industry
Full Job Description
Technical Lead, Manufacturing Line
NPI - Product Innovation | Onsite | Northridge, CA or San Diego, CA

We're seeking a Technical Lead, Manufacturing Line to provide engineering leadership for safe, compliant, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.
This role will serve as the primary technical/engineering lead for process validation, equipment reliability, product quality, capacity expansion, continuous improvement, and New Product Introduction (NPI).

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead process validations, equipment qualifications, and manufacturing changes
  • Support NPI, process development, line readiness, technology transfer, and scale-up
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, layouts, and production methods
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Ensure manufacturing processes comply with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and internal procedures
  • Troubleshoot equipment/process issues and lead root-cause and corrective actions
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks affecting safety, quality, delivery, and production continuity
  • Provide technical leadership for capital equipment, automation, and facility upgrades
  • Analyze manufacturing metrics including yield, capacity, throughput, LBM, and OEE
  • Drive continuous improvement and manufacturing efficiency initiatives
  • Serve as the primary technical escalation point for the manufacturing line, including product launches and post-launch support
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to manufacturing and process engineers
Key Skills & Experience
  • Strong Manufacturing Engineering / Technical Leadership background
  • Proven NPI / New Product Introduction experience
  • Experience with process validation and equipment qualification
  • Strong knowledge of FDA QSR and ISO 13485
  • Manufacturing process development and optimization
  • Experience with automation, capital equipment, and manufacturing scale-up
  • Knowledge of Lean/continuous improvement and OEE
  • Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in medical device or other regulated manufacturing strongly preferred
  • Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills
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