Engineering Manager - Manufacturing - Kennebunk, ME

In this role, the Engineering Manager will assume full responsibility for guiding engineering teams, shaping project strategy, and ensuring both day‑to‑day and long‑term operational excellence. Projects span a wide range - from small‑scale system modifications for local businesses to major capital initiatives with large enterprise clients - requiring a leader with strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and complete ownership of outcomes.

Client Details

My client is a leading provider of packaging systems that serve a variety of industries. They are currently seeking a driven and seasoned Engineering Manager to oversee 8 reports and lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of complex project work.

Description

The Engineering Manager will:

• Lead and mentor Engineers/Project Managers to ensure robust technical strategy, effective delivery, and compliant system designs.
• Facilitate consistent communication of project and engineering information across internal teams and with external customers.
• Ensure engineering teams establish and meet milestones, deadlines, goals, and performance expectations.
• Implement and drive organizational initiatives that support long‑term operational excellence and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Support employee development through ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance evaluations aligned with company policies.
• Resolve internal and external conflicts to maintain strong working relationships and project continuity.
• Develop departmental performance metrics; provide bi‑weekly updates and conduct comprehensive reviews twice per year.
• Foster a culture that attracts, develops, and retains top engineering and project management talent.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Engineering Manager should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.
• 4+ years of management experience within a process‑engineering‑related field.
• Hands‑on experience designing sanitary fluid process systems.
• Strong analytical mindset and engineering-based problem‑solving approach.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to build actionable improvement plans that increase efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Proven ability to facilitate alignment among stakeholders with differing viewpoints.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, including oversight of quality, cost, and schedules.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High adaptability with a willingness to take on responsibilities beyond typical role boundaries.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $160,000
• Comprehensive benefits package as per offer.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative work environment wth opportunity to work cross functionally and interface with customers

If you are an experienced Engineering Manager looking to make an impact, we encourage you to apply today!

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.