Hands-on Manufacturing Engineer—Prototyping & Equity

ZwitterCo; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

ZwitterCo in Woburn, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support, improve, and expand manufacturing equipment and processes, bridging engineering, design, fabrication, CNC machining, and maintenance. This hands-on role requires ownership from problem identification through fabrication and commissioning on the shop floor and in the office.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on problem solver, comfortable across environments, and will drive improvements with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline; hands-on manufacturing experience will also 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

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing 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 so improvements can be repeated and maintained.
• Design and develop manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and machine components to support production needs.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment to support prototyping and machine-development projects.
• Support rapid prototyping and iterative machine-development projects from concept through implementation.
• Select materials, machining methods, and tolerances for prototype parts based on function, lead time, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, suppliers, and outside machine shops as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment issues, collaborating with controls engineers on PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Perform and support preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Track recurring equipment failures and recommend design or maintenance changes that improve reliability.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

GD&T

Job description

ZwitterCo in Woburn, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support, improve, and expand manufacturing equipment and processes, bridging engineering, design, fabrication, CNC machining, and maintenance. This hands-on role requires ownership from problem identification through fabrication and commissioning on the shop floor and in the office.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on problem solver, comfortable across environments, and will drive improvements with a focus on reliability and