Manufacturing Engineer

Orion Talent; Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Orion Talent is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of laser repair technicians in a fast-paced repair center. You will oversee daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and partner with engineering to resolve complex electro-mechanical and laser system issues.

The role emphasizes mentoring technicians, maintaining high quality, and ensuring customer satisfaction while managing documentation and spare parts.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree, Technical Degree, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• 3–5 years of experience servicing lasers, photonics equipment, or other sophisticated capital equipment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with electro-mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for mentoring and developing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of laser repair technicians in a fast-paced repair center.
• Oversee daily repair operations, performance metrics, and workflow priorities.
• Troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical and laser system issues alongside engineering teams.
• Ensure repaired equipment meets quality standards and customer expectations.
• Manage repair documentation, warranty activities, and spare parts inventory.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Serve as the technical expert for assigned products while supporting customer escalations.

Skills

Laser repair

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Customer focus

Education

Associate's degree or technical degree

Job description

Are you an experienced technical leader with a background in field service, manufacturing engineering, electronics repair, or advanced capital equipment? We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of highly skilled technicians responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and testing sophisticated laser systems while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of laser repair technicians in a fast-paced repair center
• Oversee daily repair operations, performance metrics, and workflow priorities
• Troubleshoot complex electro-mechanical and laser system issues alongside engineering teams
• Ensure repaired equipment meets quality standards and customer expectations
• Manage repair documentation, warranty activities, and spare parts inventory
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reliability
• Serve as the technical expert for assigned products while supporting customer escalations

What We're Looking For:

• Associate's Degree, Technical Degree, or equivalent hands-on technical experience
• 3-5 years of experience servicing lasers, photonics equipment, or other sophisticated capital equipment
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills with electro-mechanical systems
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for mentoring and developing technical teams

Preferred Experience:

• Manufacturing engineering or repair depot operations
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Why Join?

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, parental leave, and additional family-focused benefits
• Opportunity to lead the repair of cutting-edge technology supporting advanced manufacturing industries