SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER
At Nanosonics, we are driven by innovation that protects patients and transforms healthcare globally. Due to an internal promotion, we’re seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team and shape the future of our manufacturing capability.
The Opportunity
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for setting the strategic direction of Manufacturing Engineering and ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives. You will lead a critical function that underpins continuity of supply, operational excellence, and future manufacturing capacity.
You’ll work at the intersection of engineering, operations, and commercial strategy - partnering with senior leaders to deliver innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and lead Manufacturing Engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans
- Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering function, building capability, driving performance, and fostering a high-performing team culture
- Enable operational excellence, ensuring continuity of supply, improved productivity, cost reduction (COGS), and capacity to meet future demand
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation, including the adoption of new manufacturing technologies such as automation and robotics
- Oversee quality, compliance, and validation, ensuring adherence to QMS, GMP, and effective management of process changes and investigations
- Own manufacturing processes and performance, including monitoring, control, yield improvement, and resolution of quality and reliability issues
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to align priorities and deliver business outcomes
- Lead capital and engineering initiatives, including investment planning, implementation, and delivery of strategic projects
About You
You’re a strategic and hands-on engineering leader who thrives in complex, regulated environments. You bring a strong commercial mindset, coupled with deep technical expertise and the ability to influence at all levels.
You will bring:
- Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline (Master’s preferred)
- Previous experience in a regulated industry (medical device or pharmaceutical preferred)
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams
- Strong background in manufacturing engineering and operational support
- Demonstrated success in Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills
What Sets You Apart
- Enterprise thinker with the ability to align cross-functional teams
- Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term impact and innovation
- Strong business acumen with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to lead through change
- Passionate about developing people and building high-performing teams
Why Join Us?
At Nanosonics, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference in healthcare. You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, work with cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to global growth.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to take on a senior leadership role with real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
