Senior Manufacturing Engineer

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

MicroAire who we are:

MicroAire Surgical Instruments (Charlottesville VA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary and one of five companies within the Medical Group of Marmon Holdings a Berkshire Hathaway company. MicroAireis a mid-sized medical device solutions company with a 45-year legacy of quality and innovation. With well-recognized brands the company is uniquely positioned as a leader in specialty markets including minimally invasive medical devices and equipment for aesthetics/reconstruction endoscopic soft tissue release and orthopedic designs manufactures and markets cutting-edge medical devices that empower surgeons to push the boundaries of surgical precision delivering safe efficient and high-quality patient outcomes.

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides technical leadership for manufacturing operations supporting both existing products and new product introductions with a strong emphasis on plastic injection molding processes tooling automation and process optimization.

This role is responsible for developing validating optimizing and sustaining molding processes and manufacturing systems that improve product quality scalability and operational performance. Youll collaborate cross-functionally solve complex challenges and help shape future manufacturing capabilities through innovation scientific molding and continuous improvement.

What Youll Do

• Lead Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) efforts focused on injection molded components improving manufacturability quality and cost
• Develop validate and optimize injection molding processes tooling fixtures automation systems and secondary operations
• Establish and refine molding parameters (fill pack hold cooling resin drying cycle time) using scientific molding principles
• Support mold design reviews tooling qualification first article inspection and production readiness
• Troubleshoot molding defects such as flash sink short shots warp splay burns and dimensional variation
• Partner with tooling vendors resin suppliers and automation integrators to improve mold performance and uptime
• Evaluate and implement advanced manufacturing technologies including robotics vision systems and smart manufacturing solutions
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) DOE studies and production launch readiness
• Develop scalable manufacturing strategies that support growth efficiency and long-term performance
• Author and maintain key documentation including PFMEA control plans work instructions and process flows
• Lead engineering changes including tolerance analysis resin evaluation and mold/process improvements
• Serve as technical lead for complex manufacturing and quality challenges driving root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma Kaizen and scientific molding methodologies
• Mentor Manufacturing Engineers and Process Technicians supporting technical growth and capability development
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering Operations Quality Supply Chain and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering Plastics Engineering or related field
• 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience ideally supporting injection molding or high-volume production environments
• Hands-on experience with injection molding process development scientific molding tooling validation and troubleshooting

Preferred:

• Experience with automation robotics vision systems or advanced manufacturing technologies
• Knowledge of engineered thermoplastics resin behavior and mold flow principles

Technical Expertise:

• Deep understanding of injection molding processes tooling design and process optimization
• Strong troubleshooting capability across molding defects cycle optimization and process stability
• Experience with validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) DOE SPC and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of GD&T tolerance analysis and plastic part design considerations
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Professional Strengths:

• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead complex projects and influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent documentation and process standardization practices
• Effective communicator with the ability to work across all levels of the organization
• Passion for innovation continuous improvement and technical excellence

Ready to Make an Impact

If youre a subject matter expert in plastic injection molding who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving manufacturing innovation this is your opportunity to lead and shape the future of high-performance manufacturing.

Join a collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence product quality operational excellence and next-generation manufacturing capabilities.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.