Hiring: Vice President, Engineering Company: Bright Innovation Labs Location: New Albany, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-02 17:56:55 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Engineering Leadership, Contract Manufacturing, Capacity Strategy, Capital Investment Roadmap, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Project Engineering, New Program Launches, RFQ/Quoting, DFM, PPAP, Liquid & Powder Mixing, Filling & Packaging Line Equipment, OEE, Lean/Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, ISO 22716, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ERP/MES, NPI, Vendor Management, Root Cause Problem Solving Experience: • 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership within a manufacturing environment • 7+ years leading engineering teams at the director or executive level • Experience in contract manufacturing and high-volume, high-mix, variable-volume manufacturing environments, managing multiple concurrent customer programs, frequent changeovers, and competing priorities • Demonstrated experience developing and executing long-term (3–5+ year) capacity strategies and capital investment roadmaps • Experience supporting new program launches, RFQ/quoting, and customer-facing technical engineering • Proven track record leading Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvement initiatives • Experience specifying, sourcing, installing, and managing filling and production line equipment • Experience with ISO 9001 or 22716 and/or IATF 16949 quality systems and customer audits Required Skills: • Strong verbal, written, and communication skills (English required; Spanish is a plus) • Microsoft Office and CAD proficiency • Ability to multi-task • Hands-on experience and ability to spend time on the production floor • Experience working directly with customers and their engineering and technical functions • Deep understanding of contract manufacturing operations, including multi-customer program management, RFQ/quoting, and new product introduction (NPI) • Working knowledge of filling and packaging line equipment, OEE analysis, and vendor/equipment-manufacturer relationship management • Experience working with local and state agencies for compliance and safety regulations • Hands-on experience leading Lean/Six Sigma and other continuous-improvement initiatives • Working knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 22716) and customer audit processes • Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and capacity/production planning tools Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in one of the Engineering Disciplines • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification (preferred) • MBA or advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field (preferred) • Demonstrated ability to interpret company strategy and policy and translate them into deliverable objectives within short timeframes • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a pre-condition of employment Compensation: Not specified Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!