Entry Level Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs
New grad manufacturing engineering manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on project portfolio can outweigh a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Media & Entertainment, with employers like L3Harris, Jabil, and Danfoss hiring at this level now.
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Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed
- Fluctuating Temps hot/cold
- Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
- Office
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
- Working at heights
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Join our manufacturing engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes. As an Engineer II in Manufacturing Engineering, you'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead technical projects and provide manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
You will participate in new product or equipment introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives. Using data-driven approaches and lean methodologies, you'll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards. Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, and other teams to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence.
REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
- Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficient in statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving techniques
- Strong project management abilities and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Experience with engineering documentation, specifications, and change control processes
- Expertise with CAD software, manufacturing systems, and data analysis tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with required PPE/gowning procedures
- Available to work flexible hours and provide on-call support as needed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems
- Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred
- Experience with process routings
- Experience with packaging design and modelling
- Knowledge of equipment qualification and calibration processes
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
- Ability to mentor and train manufacturing and junior engineer personnel
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
- Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
- Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
- Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc. allowed
- Fluctuating Temps hot/cold
- Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery)
- Office
- Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)
- Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.)
- Working at heights
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Join our manufacturing engineering team and make a meaningful impact on advanced technology and processes. As an Engineer II in Manufacturing Engineering, you'll support continuous improvement, ensure quality standards, and optimize production processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Lead technical projects and provide manufacturing support to help deliver innovative solutions that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
You will participate in new product or equipment introductions, process improvements, and equipment optimization initiatives. Using data-driven approaches and lean methodologies, you'll identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain the highest quality standards. Work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, and other teams to implement sustainable solutions that drive manufacturing excellence.
REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience in regulated industries
- Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field)
- Strong knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements
- Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proficient in statistical analysis, root cause investigation, and problem-solving techniques
- Strong project management abilities and experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Experience with engineering documentation, specifications, and change control processes
- Expertise with CAD software, manufacturing systems, and data analysis tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in cleanroom environments and comply with required PPE/gowning procedures
- Available to work flexible hours and provide on-call support as needed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing software systems
- Experience with automation, controls, and process validation preferred
- Experience with process routings
- Experience with packaging design and modelling
- Knowledge of equipment qualification and calibration processes
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities
- Ability to mentor and train manufacturing and junior engineer personnel
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
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Entry Level Manufacturing Engineering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level manufacturing engineering manager job?
Employers hiring at this level look for hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, whether through internships, co-ops, or academic project work. A degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering is a common baseline. Candidates who can show familiarity with lean principles, quality systems, or CAD tools, and who demonstrate clear communication skills, tend to stand out against others with similar experience levels.
Which companies hire entry level manufacturing engineering managers?
Companies hiring entry level manufacturing engineering managers right now include L3Harris, Jabil, and Danfoss, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad range of employers, including large manufacturers, contract producers, and growth-stage industrial companies building out their engineering teams.
Are there remote entry level manufacturing engineering manager jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of manufacturing environments. About 0% of entry level manufacturing engineering manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common at companies where some administrative or planning responsibilities can be handled off the floor.
Are these new grad manufacturing engineering manager jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior manufacturing engineering manager roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats internships, co-op rotations, or a strong senior project as qualifying experience. Look for postings that list preferred rather than required years of experience as a signal they are open to early-career applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level manufacturing engineering managers?
Entry Level manufacturing engineering manager roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Electronics & Hardware, and Media & Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume production environments where building a pipeline of early-career engineering talent is a consistent workforce priority.