Manufacturing Engineer

The Davis Companies Inc.; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Davis Companies Inc. seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production, improve assembly processes, create work instructions, and maintain BOMs.

You will work with production staff to troubleshoot and streamline operations and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has an associate degree, manufacturing experience, SolidWorks proficiency, and the ability to read drawings and basic electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in machinery assembly and testing.
• Reading manufacturing drawings and basic electrical schematics.
• SolidWorks modeling/drawing experience.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, workflow, and ease of assembly
• Create, update, and maintain manufacturing work instructions
• Support ECN/ECO changes related to manufacturing, kitting, and assembly
• Assist with new product introductions and design for manufacturability
• Participate in corrective action and continuous improvement efforts
• Review existing tools, workstations, and fixtures and recommend improvements
• Work closely with production employees to troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes
• Support manufacturing drawings and BOM documentation

Skills

Reading manufacturing drawings

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Prioritization

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production and help improve manufacturing and assembly processes. This position will focus on production support, work instructions, assembly tooling, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day manufacturing, assembly, and testing processes
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, workflow, and ease of assembly
• Create, update, and maintain manufacturing work instructions
• Support ECN/ECO changes related to manufacturing, kitting, and assembly
• Assist with new product introductions and design for manufacturability
• Participate in corrective action and continuous improvement efforts
• Review existing tools, workstations, and fixtures and recommend improvements
• Work closely with production employees to troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes
• Support manufacturing drawings and BOM documentation

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field required
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Background in industrial or commercial machinery assembly and testing
• Electromechanical assembly experience
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks, including modeling and drawings
• Familiarity with ECN/ECO processes
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawings, specifications, and basic electrical schematics
• Experience with assembly tooling, fixtures, and workstations
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Background:

• Small industrial or commercial machinery manufacturing
• Hands-on assembly and manufacturing support
• Continuous improvement and corrective action activities
• New product introduction and design for manufacturability

Why This Role:

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on engineer who enjoys working directly with production, solving manufacturing problems, improving assembly processes, and making day-to-day operations more efficient.