Veteran Hiring Solutions · 4 months ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125/hr - $125/hr
1+ years expVeteran Hiring Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for their Orangeburg facility, the company’s largest plant. This role is responsible for ensuring technical excellence, mentoring a team, and translating engineering execution into operational outcomes, focusing on systems improvement and problem-solving in medical device manufacturing.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Establish technical leadership – Guide maintenance, engineering, and production teams to “what good looks like” in modern manufacturing practices
Capture and deploy knowledge – Blend institutional experience of long-tenured staff with new systems to standardize processes and improve reliability
Implement systems improvements – Lead the rollout of a more robust Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and support onboarding of new corporate-level maintenance systems
Drive coordinated problem-solving – Act as the “Executive Officer” (EXO) for the plant: organize cross-functional technical teams, reduce unplanned downtime, and accelerate root-cause solutions
Bridge technical and business communication – Translate complex technical issues into operational and financial language for plant leadership, ensuring decisions align with performance outcomes
Deliver quick wins and long-term impact – Achieve early improvements (equipment uptime, process efficiency) while building a foundation for strategic projects
Qualification
Required
Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard
Engineering degree in Engineering (preferred) or equivalent technical experience
Proven background in manufacturing operations, maintenance leadership, or process improvement
Experience in maintenance systems, process troubleshooting, and technical team management
Ability to translate technical detail into business outcomes for leadership decision-making
Military alignment: Veterans with Executive Officer (EXO), Maintenance/Engineering Officer, or Technical Operations leadership experience will recognize strong parallels to this role
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, holidays, and family leave policies
Training and onboarding program at Zeus’s Columbia, SC facility to ensure full immersion in systems and culture before assignment to Orangeburg
Access to corporate Engineering Excellence and Lean Six Sigma resources
Company
Veteran Hiring Solutions
At Veteran Hiring Solutions, we’re revolutionizing how companies hire military talent by leveraging video job descriptions to ensure the right veteran is placed in the right role.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase