Aerospace Process Engineering Lead - Heat Exchangers

Boyd; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Corporation seeks a Process Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing process development for aluminum vacuum brazed heat exchangers and cold plates in Woburn, MA. The role emphasizes optimizing processes, improving quality, and driving cost reductions across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to introduce new products, implement robust processes, and mentor engineers, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven experience in process engineering within aerospace/defense.
• Strong knowledge of heat exchanger and cold plate manufacturing.
• Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and CI.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Prior experience with manufacturing technologies and equipment for aluminum vacuum brazing and machining.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes for aluminum vacuum brazed heat exchangers and cold plates.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost reduction, and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new product introductions.
• Develop and implement robust processes for new product manufacturing.
• Work with Quality Manager to meet industry standards and customer requirements.
• Manage Maintenance department and track equipment uptime using FIXX software.
• Attend Tier II and III meetings to drive continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor process engineering team members.
• Ensure safety compliance and health and safety collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Process optimization

Aluminum vacuum brazing & machining

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

FIXX software

Job description

Boyd Corporation seeks a Process Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing process development for aluminum vacuum brazed heat exchangers and cold plates in Woburn, MA. The role emphasizes optimizing processes, improving quality, and driving cost reductions across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to introduce new products, implement robust processes, and mentor engineers, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced