Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Bevi • Boston, MA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Bevi is on a mission to transform how beverages are delivered and consumed. Our connected beverage platform eliminates the need for single-use bottles and cans, making it easy, fun, and sustainable to stay hydrated. As the category leader in IoT-enabled beverage technology, we're building a future where Bevi machines are everywhere people live, work, and connect. We've raised over $160M in venture capital, serve thousands of customers across the US, Canada, UK and Ireland, and we've been rapidly growing year over year, saving over 1 billion bottles from waste. In addition to driving hypergrowth with our current product line, Bevi is heavily investing in new product development. Bevi is on a mission to reduce single use plastics and Unbottle the future. At Bevi we design and sell smart water coolers that provide customizable, healthy beverages on demand. We are a dynamic, fast-paced team dedicated to innovation and sustainability. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team of engineers to help scale our production and implement best practices that will deliver quality, service and cost efficiency to the business.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Demonstrated results: Setting up and leading production of electromechanical contract manufacturing partners, domestic and international
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in manufacturing processes, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and assembly line optimization.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proven track record of solving complex production issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team to achieve ambitious goals.
• Ability to be in the office 4-5 days per week

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Drive the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, tools, and workflows to increase production output, reduce cycle times, and minimize defects.
• Serve as a key technical lead for NPI, ensuring seamless and efficient transitions of new products from development to production. This includes leading DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly) and PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) initiatives.
• Provide hands-on technical support contract manufacturing production lines, quickly resolving issues and implementing robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with teams in Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Software, Technical Service and Program Management to drive strategic initiatives and ensure alignment across the organization.
• Utilize data and analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve manufacturing operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO plus 12 company holidays, and additional paid days for sick leave, etc
• Generous fully paid parental leave for both birth parents and non-birth parents
• Fully employer paid disability and life insurances
• Wellness and fitness reimbursements
• Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs
• Onsite snacks, weekly catered lunch, and (of course) unlimited Bevi
• composting and terra-cycling
• Happy hours, team-building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior