Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Bevi · Boston

Engineering Mgmt Boston Posted May 12, 2026 166,685 – 205,905 USD

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.

Your Day to Day

As a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, you'll be a key leader in our operations, responsible for the full lifecycle of our products. You'll manage a team of engineers and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure the efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness of our manufacturing processes.

Lead and Mentor: Manage, coach, and develop a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
Process Optimization: Drive the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, tools, and workflows to increase production output, reduce cycle times, and minimize defects.
New Product Introduction (NPI): 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.
Production Support: Provide hands-on technical support contract manufacturing production lines, quickly resolving issues and implementing robust corrective and preventive actions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams in Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Software, Technical Service and Program Management to drive strategic initiatives and ensure alignment across the organization.
Data Analysis: Utilize data and analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Experience: 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

Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
Technical Skills: Deep expertise in manufacturing processes, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and assembly line optimization.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proven track record of solving complex production issues.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team to achieve ambitious goals.
Ability to be in the office 4-5 days per week
NOTE: Must be able to travel up to 25%. Travel will mainly be domestic, but may be overseas travel upwards of 3-5 times a year.

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At Bevi, we believe compensation is a powerful tool to attract, retain, and grow talent. Our Compensation Philosophy centers on 5 principles:

Market-driven - We anchor pay decisions in real-time market data
Performance-based - We reward individual impact, not just tenure
Equitable - We ensure fairness across teams, roles, and demographics
Growth-focused - We invest in talent that scales with Bevi
Total Rewards approach - We strategically balance base pay, bonuses, benefits, and equity

The posted compensation range reflects the salary* for this position. Some roles may be eligible for a commission plan or a bonus incentive. All Bevi employees receive equity in the form of stock options. All full-time employees are invited to participate in our Total Rewards plan, which includes health & medical benefits, flexible spending accounts, flexible PTO, and more. Offers to join Bevi are based on a few criteria, including the scope of the role, the candidate's work experience, targeted skills, internal equity of the team, and external market data.

*For Sales roles: The posted range reflects base salary plus commission which is the total potential on target earnings (OTE) for the position.

Pay Range

$166,685—$205,905 USD

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 ... plus composting and terra-cycling, too
Happy hours, team-building events, bagel breakfasts, Values awards - and more.

A note on AI in our hiring process: We use AI to help synthesize interview notes and surface themes from feedback, keeping our process consistent as we grow. Every application is reviewed by a member of our team, and interviews may be recorded to support note-taking, just let us know if you'd prefer we don't. We'll also ask how you're learning and experimenting with AI in your work. Growing our AI fluency is something every Bevi team member is committed to and invested in.

Our commitment to responsible innovation is reflected in our partnership with the Mass AI Coalition, a collaboration that aligns with our dedication to community-driven progress and the future of technology.

We're passionate about supporting career growth and would love to be part of your professional journey. We also know that talent comes in many forms. We value individual accomplishments, specialized knowledge, and genuine passion over simply checking boxes on a requirements list. Whether you're a seasoned expert or an emerging talent, we're looking for people who are ready to build what's next. If any of our open positions interest you, we'd encourage you to apply! A member of the Bevi Talent team 'recruiting@bevi.co' will be reaching out about next steps if we would like to move forward.

Accommodations:

Bevi is committed to an inclusive hiring process and we aim to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you need any accommodations for the application or throughout the interview process please contact recruiting@bevi.co.

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