Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer II: CAD & Process Improvement

Advantage Technical; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer II to support the Transducer Production Engineering team in manufacturing design, process improvements, tooling development, and documentation. The role interfaces with Production, Quality, Product Management, and other engineering teams to drive process enhancements and product readiness.

The ideal candidate collaborates across functions, designs fixtures and tooling, and applies Lean principles to improve productivity, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, or related environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, including part modeling, assemblies, and drawings.
• Experience executing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and maintaining PLM documentation.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, bonding, mechanical assembly, tooling and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications; GD&T knowledge.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work hands‑on in a production environment.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain SolidWorks CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical documentation, and basic electrical diagrams.
• Design, procure, test, and implement production fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and production workflows.
• Execute and manage ECNs within the PLM system with accurate documentation.
• Provide hands‑on support for daily production issues involving tooling, fixtures, test setups, assembly processes, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly problems and identify corrective actions.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data using Excel, Power BI, and internal systems.
• Conduct process audits, time studies, and workflow assessments to improve productivity and quality.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend and implement improvements related to process flow, ergonomics, safety, tooling, and production efficiency.
• Collaborate with Quality, Product Management, Operations, and Engineering teams to implement product and process changes.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews.
• Support process validation, testing, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting and implementation of engineering changes on the production floor.
• Maintain accurate engineering and manufacturing documentation per company procedures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Advantage Technical is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer II to support the Transducer Production Engineering team in manufacturing design, process improvements, tooling development, and documentation. The role interfaces with Production, Quality, Product Management, and other engineering teams to drive process enhancements and product readiness.

The ideal candidate collaborates across functions, designs fixtures and tooling, and applies Lean principles to improve productivity, quality,