Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & CNC

ZwitterCo, Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

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Job summary

ZwitterCo, Inc. in Woburn, MA is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support, improve, and expand manufacturing equipment and processes across design, fabrication, CNC machining, and maintenance.

You will own challenges from identification to solution, working on the factory floor and in the office, driving reliability, throughput, and safety through equipment changes and process optimization. This role reports to the Production Manager and involves 0–5% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience will be considered.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience designing mechanical components, tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience, including programming, setup, and operation of mills or lathes.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and equipment commissioning.
• Ability to independently move projects from problem identification through design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or process-development environment.

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement and Engineering Support: Evaluate and improve processes and equipment to increase throughput, quality, reliability, ergonomics, and safety.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to production personnel, lead root-cause investigations, and implement solutions to recurring manufacturing problems.
• Document process changes, equipment settings, and test results for repeatability and maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

CNC machining experience

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Job description

ZwitterCo, Inc. in Woburn, MA is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support, improve, and expand manufacturing equipment and processes across design, fabrication, CNC machining, and maintenance.

You will own challenges from identification to solution, working on the factory floor and in the office, driving reliability, throughput, and safety through equipment changes and process optimization. This role reports to the Production Manager and involves 0–5% travel.