Lead Manufacturing Engineer: From Prototypes to Production

MORSE Corp; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MORSE Corp is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing scale for new prototypes and ramp up production of existing designs. You will collaborate with the CTO of Manufacturing and project teams to establish in-house capabilities, ensure quality, and identify new opportunities for manufacturing improvements.

The role emphasizes DfM/DFx, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership across mechanical, electrical, and vendor teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or another relevant Engineering degree.
• Proven ability to coordinate among multiple shifting priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Scale manufacturing processes from R&D prototype builds to higher volume and fieldable manufacturing.
• Interface with design engineers during product development for DfM & DfA to ensure smooth transition to manufacturing.
• Create, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes using knowledge of design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Develop and document manufacturing procedures, work instructions, setup sheets, safety processes, routers, inspection points, and QC documentation.
• Define and implement manufacturing processes including PFMEA, equipment definition, layout planning, startup, qualification, and training.
• Work with technicians to ensure processes are followed and safe.
• Identify and implement process improvements for yield, quality, throughput or other KPIs.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide corrective/preventative actions.
• Complete QA/acceptance testing and develop QA processes for efficient manufacturing.
• Create functional specs for equipment and processes.
• Source, qualify, and select vendors for equipment and services.
• Collaborate with vendors to design, procure, and fabricate equipment and tooling.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers to ramp up production of new systems and sub-assemblies.

Skills

Coordination

Cross-functional comms

DFM/DFMA

SolidWorks

3DEXPERIENCE

Lean manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

PFMEA

ISO9001

ERP/MRP

BOM management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

MORSE Corp is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive manufacturing scale for new prototypes and ramp up production of existing designs. You will collaborate with the CTO of Manufacturing and project teams to establish in-house capabilities, ensure quality, and identify new opportunities for manufacturing improvements.

The role emphasizes DfM/DFx, process optimization, and cross-functional leadership across mechanical, electrical, and vendor teams in a fast-paced environment.