Vice President of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management

Filamatic • Baltimore, MD

40d • $160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Filamatic seeks a dynamic, technically accomplished, and operationally skilled VP of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management to lead and inspire our engineering and operations teams. This is a high-impact leadership position responsible for ensuring our liquid filling and packaging machinery is designed, built, and delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. You will oversee all operational disciplines from order receipt through delivery and field service support — ensuring seamless execution, continuous improvement, and customer delight. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a Build-to-Order / Mass Customization manufacturing environment and has a proven record of applying Lean Six Sigma, advanced engineering principles, and modern ERP systems to achieve excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering required.
• Proven success leading engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions at a manufacturer of industrial or capital machinery.
• Demonstrated experience with Build-to-Order and Mass Customization manufacturing environments.
• Lean Six Sigma certification required; Black Belt preferred.
• Strong experience with Sales and Operations Planning, Project Management, and ERP system optimization.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaborative management skills with a customer-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

• MBA would be preferred but not required.
• PMI certification and experience using Microsoft Project highly desirable.
• APICS (CPIM or CSCP) certification in manufacturing and supply chain management strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Enterprise Systems (Danaher or similar) preferred.
• Experience applying AI tools to improve manufacturing, quality, or operational efficiency.
• Deep familiarity with ISO quality systems and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to ship complex industrial machinery on time, within budget, and to specification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Machine Shop, Supply Chain, Final Assembly, and Field Service departments.
• Ensure complex industrial machinery and associated spare parts are shipped on time, within budget, and meeting or exceeding all customer requirements.
• Oversee engineering (ME & EE), manufacturing, and supply chain management operations for a manufacturer of industrial machinery.
• Manage R&D programs and innovation projects, preferably through Stage-Gate processes, to ensure sustainable technological advancement.
• Chair the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure perfect alignment between sales forecasts, production planning, and delivery commitments.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive operational strategies that balance cost efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure excellence in the internal and customer Factor Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Own execution of gross margin metrics across all product and service offerings to ensure target profitability.
• Lead company safety program working closely with human resources on the execution, training, and communications associated with safety matters.
• Champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies across all functions — ideally as a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Drive the use of Lean Enterprise Systems such as the Danaher Business System to promote process discipline and performance improvement.
• Apply AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools and data analytics to enhance continuous improvement, predictive maintenance, and process optimization.
• Ensure adherence to and advancement of ISO and other quality control systems.
• Manage and optimize all engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, costing, and ERP modules.
• Leverage enterprise systems such as Epicor, IFS, or SyteLine to drive productivity, data accuracy, and cost control.
• Implement modern project management tools (Microsoft Project preferred) and methodologies aligned with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.
• Partner with Finance to ensure operational activities support company profitability and cash flow objectives.
• Oversee capital equipment improvement projects and facilities management.
• Build and motivate a high-performing, collaborative organization rooted in customer centricity, accountability, and teamwork.
• Mentor and develop future leaders through coaching, cross-functional exposure, and career development programs.
• Promote Filamatic’s core values of continuous improvement, customer centric, takes ownership, persistent, courage to be curious, resilient mindset, practical excellence and adherence to the golden rule.
• Engage with teams at all levels — from the production floor to the executive suite — fostering a culture of hands-on leadership and results orientation.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of annual vacation
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company contribution
• parental leave
• comprehensive health (3 plan options)
• dental
• vision coverage
• Eligibility for insurance and 401(k) begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees