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Manager, Operations Engineering

Industry: Renewable Energy Manufacturing

Location: North Andover, MA - Local candidates only, no Visa, no relocation

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education + Annual Bonus

Reports to: Plant Manager

Position Overview

High-impact manufacturing engineering role with direct visibility to plant leadership and a clear path to senior management. Drive operational excellence, lead critical process improvements, and shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities in a fast-growing renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs
  • Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Manage capital equipment specifications, procurement, and implementation
  • Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, and documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introductions and process validation
  • Oversee equipment troubleshooting, maintenance optimization, and capacity planning
  • Mentor production teams and engineering staff on best practices

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
  • 5-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
  • Proven track record leading process improvement initiatives with measurable results
  • Strong technical skills in manufacturing processes, automation, and equipment
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt minimum)
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and data-driven decision making
  • CAD experience (SolidWorks or similar) preferred

What Sets This Role Apart

Direct exposure to plant-level strategic decisions, ownership of high-visibility projects, and accelerated career progression in a company committed to developing its engineering leadership.

To Apply

Submit your resume for consideration. Multiple interview rounds will be conducted.

About Gabriele & Company:

Gabriele & Company is a specialized recruiting firm focused on manufacturing and supply chain professionals. We partner with growing companies to identify and place exceptional talent in operations, quality, engineering, procurement, and leadership roles.