Manufacturing Engineer

CPS Technologies Corp.; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

CPS Technologies Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve and optimize production processes, tooling and manufacturing instructions, ensuring efficiency, safety and quality across operations in Norton, MA.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and production teams to reduce scrap, improve throughput and implement new processes and automation where appropriate.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of statistical process control and ISO 9001.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, A3 and 8D quality methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor production controls while following health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Lead process improvements, capital equipment recommendations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Characterize, stabilize, and improve CPS processes, yields, and efficiencies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

A3

8D quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

QT9

Made to Manage

Ignition

1 Factory

Keyence Inspection

Autodesk

Cam-Works

PC-DMIS

Cam Works

Mark Master

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer will primarily be responsible for designing, improving and optimizing production processes, tooling, and manufacturing instructions to ensure products are made efficiently, safely and to quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following functions are key to success in this position:

• Develop and monitor production controls and follow all established health, safety and environmental policies
• Contribute to major projects involving all aspects of Production including process evaluation, troubleshooting, monitoring process performance, making recommendations for Capital Equipment and implementing process (continuous) improvements
• Support manufacturing operations activities to characterize, stabilize and improve CPS processes, yields, and efficiencies including implementation of new manufacturing processes and/or equipment
• Work closely with other engineers and the production team to drive initiatives to reduce scrap and rework levels, eliminate waste, improve overall efficiency, and ensure quality and safety are built into processes at every step

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering, Manufacturing, Metallurgical, Material Science, Mechanical, Industrial, or a similar discipline is required; U.S. citizenship required. Must have at least 2-4 years of proven experience as an MFE or similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of statistical process control methods and analysis; manufacturing methods; and general engineering knowledge. Experience working in an ISO 9001 environment.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills with knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, 5S, A3 and 8D quality improvement methods.
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, high work standards and attention to detail. Expected to work both independently and on teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

General

• Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering experience: 5+ years
• Automation design, programming, integrating PLC’s, troubleshooting and optimizing existing automated systems.
• Background with capital projects.

Process Qualification & Metrology

• Experience working with QA to define acceptance criteria.
• Familiarity with standard metrology tools and inspection criteria.
• Experience in creating supporting documentation to ensure processes are recorded and followed.
• Understanding of injection molding principles.
• Familiarity with injection molding mold design and material flow as well as preventative maintenance requirements of injection molders.

Casting

• Experience with casting aluminum or other alloys.
• Understanding of the thermal process and importance of critical time and temperatures to achieve proper casting outputs.
• Demolding process and mold life assessment.

Cross-functional Process Development

• Support New Product Development (NPD) by advising on thermal limitations in design
• Collaborate with machining on pre/post heat treatment dimension shifts or fixturing strategies
• Lead continuous improvement of thermal cycles for energy savings, throughput, or quality

Machining experience

• Experience with CNC Milling centers, Haas, Robodrill, Doosan 5-Axis.
• Background with Fanuc, Mitsubishi & Siemens Controls
• Post processing machined parts, tumbling, stamping, sandblasting, deburring.

Preferred Software familiarity:

• Microsoft office Suite
• SolidWorks
• QT9 (Online Repository for Controlled documents)
• Made to Manage (or equivalent ERP System)
• Ignition
• 1 Factory
• Keyence Inspection packages for IM, CV, VS, and LJ
• Auto Desk
• Cam-Works
• PC-DMIS (Hexagon CMM)
• Cam Works
• Mark Master (Dot Peen)

JOP TYPE:

Full-time

COMPENSATION:

Base salary of $110K-$140K

Compensation level is related to individual skills, capabilities, experiences, etc. CPS Technologies offers an attractive compensation package that includes 401k matching, medical/dental/vision, flexible paid time off and more.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors of Engineering (or equivalent required)

WORK LOCATION:

111 S. Worcester St.

Norton, MA 02766

ABOUT CPS TECHNOLOGIES:

CPS Technologies develops advanced materials and precision components that enable some of the world's most demanding applications, including missile systems, turbine engines, AI infrastructure, medical imaging equipment, electrification systems, and next-generation aerospace platforms.

CPS's technologies include metal matrix composites, tungsten and nickel superalloy injection molded components, advanced radiation shielding solutions, and next-generation structural materials. The company partners with customers to solve difficult engineering challenges where conventional materials and manufacturing approaches fall short.

CPS Technologies is publicly traded on NASDAQ (CPSH) and is headquartered in Norton, Massachusetts. Additional information about the company is available on the web site: www.cpstechnologysolutions.com.