Manufacturing Engineer

Capybara Energy; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capybara Energy is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to bring designs from prototype to scalable production in a fast-paced setting. You will optimize processes, evaluate equipment, oversee inventories, collaborate closely with engineers, scientists, and technicians to drive efficient, repeatable manufacturing, and continually seek opportunities to automate production.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, a strong DFMA background, and a proven ability to solve complex problems to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong background in process/production optimization.
• Demonstrated experience taking a design from prototype to high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with DFM/DFMA.
• Strong technical, creative, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimize processes
• Evaluate and procure equipment
• Inventory and materials management
• Collaborate closely with engineers, scientists, and technicians
• Help identify and implement opportunities to automate production processes

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

DFM/DFMA

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer wanted for a groundbreaking journey to develop grid-scale energy storage technology. Average pay. Demanding hands‑on work, intense challenges, relentless problem‑solving. Failure possible. Honor and recognition if successful.

We’re looking for a brilliant engineer who has hands‑on experience in taking a design concept and successfully preparing it for large‑scale production. You’ll need experience with one or all of the following: mechanical prototyping with injection molding, CNC machining, thermoforming, plastic extrusion, or blow molding.

This is a hands‑on role, perfect for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving complex problems, and helping take innovative designs all the way to scalable production.

What You’ll Do:

• Optimize processes
• Evaluate and procure equipment
• Inventory and materials management
• Collaborate closely with engineers, scientists, and technicians
• Help identify and implement opportunities to automate production processes

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
• Strong background in process/production optimization
• Demonstrated experience taking a design from prototype to high-volume manufacturing
• Experience with DFM/DFMA
• Strong technical, creative, and troubleshooting skills.

* Please note that U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required due to federal contract requirements.