Manufacturing Engineer

Adecco; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is helping a global manufacturer find a Manufacturing Engineer – Extrusion / Injection Molding in Devens, MA. You will improve extrusion and injection molding processes in a cleanroom environment, collaborating with production, engineering, and quality teams to boost performance and support new products.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, strong extrusion/injection molding experience, and familiarity with SPC and Lean methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong experience with extrusion and/or injection molding processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with assembly and testing operations.
• Experience utilizing SPC to monitor process consistency.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and workflow optimization.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Experience with FMEA, DFMA, and RCA.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Experience implementing quality tools and metrics.
• Demonstrated Continuous Improvement leadership.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and performance.
• Develop, optimize, and standardize extrusion and injection molding processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Partner with local and global engineering teams to duplicate and standardize processes and equipment.
• Develop and execute capital equipment requests to support manufacturing expansion.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, throughput, and efficiency with Production.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and visual aids to reduce waste.
• Support new product development to ensure manufacturing requirements are met.
• Design and improve manufacturing equipment and work cells with safety in mind.
• Coordinate procurement of jigs, fixtures, and gauges; provide technical support.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and processes; resolve issues.
• Investigate and resolve production issues and customer complaints.
• Lead Continuous Improvement within manufacturing and support ECO processes.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering or related field

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

SPC

FMEA

DFMA

RCA

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Adecco is currently assisting a leading global manufacturer in hiring a Manufacturing Engineer – Extrusion / Injection Molding in Devens, MA.

This position will play a key role in developing and improving extrusion and injection molding processes within a cleanroom manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with production, engineering, quality, and global teams to improve manufacturing performance, support increased production volumes, and successfully introduce new products and processes.

Location: Devens, MA

Job Title: Extrusion/Injection Molding Manufacturing Engineer

Pay Range: $75,000 - $105,000

Employment Type: Full-Time/ Permanent

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and manufacturing performance.

• Develop, optimize, and standardize extrusion and injection molding processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.

• Partner with local and global engineering teams to duplicate and standardize manufacturing processes and equipment.

• Develop and execute capital equipment requests to support manufacturing expansion.

• Work closely with Production to identify opportunities to improve product quality, throughput, and efficiency.

• Develop process controls, procedures, and documentation designed to reduce scrap, rework, and other manufacturing waste.

• Support new product development and introduction activities to ensure manufacturing requirements are incorporated into new processes.

• Design and improve manufacturing equipment and work cells with safety and ergonomics in mind.

• Coordinate the procurement and implementation of jigs, fixtures, assembly aids, tools, and gauges.

• Provide troubleshooting, fault-finding, and technical support for manufacturing equipment and processes.

• Assist with investigating and resolving production issues and customer complaints.

• Serve as a technical resource and leader within the manufacturing department.

• Develop cost justifications and recommendations for new equipment, processes, and productivity improvements.

• Perform root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for manufacturing-related issues.

• Support Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes and ensure appropriate implementation.

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and visual aids.

• Support compliance with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plastics Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience or equivalent relevant experience.

• Strong experience with extrusion and/or injection molding processes.

• Experience working within a manufacturing environment, preferably involving assembly and testing operations.

• Experience utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor and maintain process consistency.

• Experience analyzing manufacturing equipment and processes and documenting process improvements or modifications.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and workflow optimization methodologies.

• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software.

• Experience with FMEA, DFMA, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.

• Experience implementing and analyzing quality tools and metrics.

• Demonstrated experience participating in or leading Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining manufacturing milestones and production uptime.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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