Bearing Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Worcester MA Full-Time On-Site

We are seeking an experienced Bearing Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering initiatives supporting the design development and manufacture of precision bearing products and assemblies. This role is responsible for managing manufacturing engineering activities while driving continuous improvement in product design manufacturing processes quality and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in bearing manufacturing precision machining and metal manufacturing processes with proven engineering leadership experience. This individual will collaborate closely with Operations Quality Production and Sales to develop manufacturable solutions that meet customer specifications while improving productivity reducing costs and maintaining the highest quality standards.

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team responsible for bearing component and assembly design process development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design and modify bearing components assemblies and manufacturing processes to meet customer specifications and performance requirements.
• Develop validate and optimize manufacturing processes that improve quality increase productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Evaluate manufacturability of new products and collaborate with customers Sales and Engineering to support new business opportunities.
• Develop manufacturing methods work instructions tooling fixtures and process documentation for production.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction cycle time improvements process optimization and operational excellence.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics and implement corrective actions that improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) throughput and product quality.
• Partner with Quality Engineering to resolve nonconforming material issues implement corrective actions and improve process capability.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D FMEA and statistical analysis.
• Support capital equipment selection process automation equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
• Collaborate with Production Maintenance Supply Chain and Quality teams to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and on-time customer delivery.
• Develop engineering standards process documentation and manufacturing best practices.
• Recruit mentor and develop Manufacturing Engineers while fostering technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Support ISO quality systems regulatory compliance and customer audit activities.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience including 3 or more years of engineering leadership or management experience.
• Experience in bearing manufacturing precision machining metal stamping metal forming or precision component manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of machining processes manufacturing tolerancing GD&T and precision measurement techniques.
• Experience designing manufacturing processes tooling fixtures and production workflows.
• Proven success implementing Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) process validation and production launch activities.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality systems process capability studies statistical process control (SPC) and root cause analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems and engineering documentation.
• Strong project management leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks AutoCAD or similar engineering design platforms.

• Direct experience designing or manufacturing ball bearings roller bearings housed bearing assemblies or related precision mechanical components.
• Experience with CNC machining metal stamping assembly processes and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and quality management methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience implementing automation robotics or Industry 4.0 manufacturing technologies.
• Experience supporting OEM customers within industrial equipment agriculture transportation power transmission or heavy equipment industries.
• MBA or advanced engineering degree is a plus.