Manufacturing Engineer

ipgjobs; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics, headquartered in Marlborough, MA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to advance production and industrialization of capital equipment. You will collaborate with design engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable processes that meet quality, delivery, and cost targets.

The role focuses on developing work instructions, routings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation, while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required in a relevant field with hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 3–5 years in capital equipment, automation, or electro‑mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience in ISO‑based or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI and transition of capital equipment from design to manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, routings, BOMs, and manufacturing docs.
• Identify and implement process improvements for quality, throughput, and cost.
• Provide shop floor engineering support to resolve issues.
• Collaborate to meet material cost reduction and lead time goals via DFA/DFM.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Design or specify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment.
• Support sourcing and manufacturability discussions with internal teams.
• Assist ERP data accuracy and basic KPI tracking.
• Train production technicians on new processes and standards.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Shop floor experience

Reading drawings

Process improvement

DFM / DFA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Job description

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 4,800 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.

Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.

Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer supports the production and industrialization of capital equipment by improving manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production readiness. This role partners closely with design engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes that meet quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and transition of capital equipment from design to manufacturing
• Develop, review, and maintain work instructions, routings, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve quality, throughput, ergonomics, and cost
• Provide day-to-day shop floor engineering support to resolve manufacturing, quality, and yield issues
• Collaborate with product engineering and production teams to support material cost reduction targets and lead time improvement goals through DFM and DFA processes
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Design or specify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to support efficient assembly and test processes
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to support component sourcing and manufacturability
• Support ERP accuracy, production data analysis, and basic KPI tracking
• Train and support production technicians on new processes, tools, and standard work.

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of capital equipment manufacturing processes and electro‑mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering
• 3–5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a capital equipment, automation, or electro‑mechanical manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience supporting production activities on the shop floor
• Experience in ISO‑based or regulated manufacturing environments preferred