Senior Manufacturing Industrial Engineer
Weiss-Aug MedPharma · Fairfield, NJ
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Industrial
- Base pay
- $105k–$130k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior industrial role at Weiss-Aug MedPharma (industrial) in Fairfield, NJ.
- They ask for
- 50+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Value stream mapping, Kanban, FMEA, Minitab
- Base pay
- $105k–$130k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Industrial Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $86k–$125k. This one lists $105k–$130k.
Median of the low and high ends of 71 live postings that list pay, out of 295 industrial engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 294 other live industrial postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 12% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 5+)
Typical $86k–$125k, from 69 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 61%
- ✓ Time studies 41%
- ✓ Six Sigma 37%
- New product launch 36%
- Root cause 27%
- ✓ Tooling 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kanban, Minitab, Injection molding, Stamping, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Responsibilities
- ◆Analyze blueprints, specifications, model files (CAD) and other documentation to prepare accurate simulations and supportive data sets / process models for manufacturing projects, particularly those involving insert injection molding of thermoplastics, precision machined components, and/or complex sub-assemblies for the MedTech industry
- ◆Integrate fully as a partner to Business Development and Solutions Architecture Teams, with primary objective to drive new business opportunities, sales expansion – and further increase competitive advantage through systems engineering and application of Industry 4.0 practices
- ◆Collaborate with engineering, production, procurement and accounting teams to gather actual cost data, historical summaries of previously quoted business (including tooling costs/lead-times, engineering resource utilization, and achieved manufacturing standards relative to those estimated) with the purpose of refining new business and existing business quotations to drive growth
- ◆Partner with IT / ERP Teams (Business Analysts) and Manufacturing expand the use of existing systems for real-time / actual data collection, and adoption of new systems for manufacturing data acquisition and process optimization modeling
- ◆Utilize software tools and engineering knowledge to develop detailed cost models for materials, labor, equipment, and other resources – beyond the print / model provided (look for optimization opportunities)
- ◆Identify the best possible manufacturing processes and evaluate based on wholistic process flow, all process steps equipment / manufacturing processes for optimized efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- ◆Generate internal business cases, including projected ROI for CapEx spending justification in collaboration with Accounting Partners; as well as “preferred site” status for manufacturing based on costs, labor availability, and capacity utilization
- ◆Utilize SolidWorks, CAD/CAM software packages for product DFM, and conceptualization of proposals
- ◆Utilize and/or identify and Deploy software tools to facilitate data acquisition and analysis, such as Minitab, Sage, Flexsim, Paperless parts or similar
- ◆Prepare and present detailed evaluations, simulations, and proposals to management and clients
- ◆Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and best practices in manufacturing and cost estimation
- ◆Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of estimates, cost savings proposals
- ◆Ensure streamline and agile process for estimating and on-going proposals for customer review/evaluation to generate further sales on existing business
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial engineering, Systems engineering, Value engineering)
- ✓Minimum of 5 years of experience in value engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing costing, and related role in the manufacturing industry, with specific experience utilizing industry 4.0+ best practices and/or Lea
- ✓Experience working for a Contract Manufacturer or
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Description
Join Weiss-Aug – A Leader in Precision Manufacturing and Innovation
Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of manufacturing where your ideas, skills, and passion matter.
Weiss-Aug, is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years.
Why Join Us?
At Weiss-Aug we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. As a recognized leader in the industrial and commercial sectors, specializing in high-volume metal stamping, thermoplastic molding, and value-added assembly solutions our Weiss-Aug MedPharma serves the medical device and life science industry, offering unparalleled vertically integrated manufacturing solutions, partnered with in-house product design and engineering services. These combined capabilities provide Weiss-Aug a strategic advantage over the competition, being able to offer our customers a true, single-source supplier option, to meet their most challenging product innovation needs.
As we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, including our latest advancements in materials science, specialty coatings, laser processing, and hybrid additive manufacturing technologies – Weiss-Aug MedPharma needs the best minds in industry. Expanding our team is paramount, bringing in fresh perspectives, ideas and broad-based talent to further enhance our solution offerings, driving new growth and supporting our technology roadmap – including the release of finished drug-delivery / combination devices and machined implants.
We're currently seeking a passionate and skilled Senior Manufacturing Industrial Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for simulation and data analytics associated with developing unique, vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for our customers; supporting the MedTech, Implantable and Drug Delivery / Wearables market segments. This role is fundamentally based on long-standing best practices in industrial engineering principles: identifying waste, defining value streams, productivity optimization, kanban setups, takt time studies, labor tracking, ergonomics, material flow, pFMEA, and similar Lean Six Sigma tools. Through practical application of the engineering discipline and tools, support new business development with the purpose of generating accurate and detailed costing proposals that exceed customer expectations for quality, price, and delivery. In addition, support on-going business with opportunities for value-analysis / value engineering by driving continuous improvement and iterative design proposals for our customers seeking future cost savings, further vertical integration, or scalability of existing products.