Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Equipment Improvement

Michael Page; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production, equipment reliability, process improvement, and product quality initiatives on the shop floor. This role suits someone who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges and directly influencing operational performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of related experience, a mechanical engineering degree, and proven ability to troubleshoot equipment, investigate root causes, and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of manufacturing, process, mechanical, or equipment engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and production processes.
• Knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, process controls, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Self starter with a high level of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, production issues, and process inefficiencies
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Work directly with operators, maintenance technicians, and quality personnel to resolve issues in real time
• Improve equipment reliability and manufacturing process performance
• Support production trials, process development, equipment startups, and new initiatives
• Develop process controls, documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Analyze manufacturing data and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency
• Serve as a key technical resource for plant operations

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshoot equipment

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Ownership & accountability

Hands-on troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

MPI is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production, equipment reliability, process improvement, and product quality initiatives on the shop floor. This role suits someone who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges and directly influencing operational performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of related experience, a mechanical engineering degree, and proven ability to troubleshoot equipment, investigate root causes, and drive continuous improvement across