Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & SLA Prototyping

IDEX; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

IDEX Health & Science, Middleboro, MA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead automated process development, transfer of parts, and SLA tooling expansion. The role supports new product introductions and legacy sustainment with hands-on automation and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will drive CNC and assembly/test automation, validate processes, analyze data, and present findings to cross-functional teams, while ensuring scalable, repeatable manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Automation Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience managing automation and advanced technology projects.
• Hands-on experience with SLA additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping workflows.
• Strong background in advanced CNC machining and parts transfer execution.
• Project management and capital equipment procurement skills.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, and knowledge of CAM software.
• Knowledge of Lean principles (SMED, TPM, 5S, JIT).
• Experience in mid-to-high volume manufacturing production environments.
• Familiarity with inspection systems, quality protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to present technical concepts confidently to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and support of automated manufacturing processes.
• Own the transfer of new parts to the Middleboro facility.
• Lead implementation, validation, and growth of SLA rapid prototyping equipment.
• Drive the facility's automation strategy and equipment deployment.
• Optimize high-precision CNC machining operations and advanced programming techniques.
• Develop and validate automated assembly and automated test procedures.
• Analyze complex data sets and generate technical engineering reports.

Skills

DFM/A

PFMEA

Transfer of parts

SLA rapid prototyping

Automation strategy

CNC machining

Automated test procedures

Data analysis

Presentation to leadership

Documentation

3D CAD

SolidWorks

CAM software

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Automation Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

SLA equipment

Job description

IDEX Health & Science, Middleboro, MA, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead automated process development, transfer of parts, and SLA tooling expansion. The role supports new product introductions and legacy sustainment with hands-on automation and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will drive CNC and assembly/test automation, validate processes, analyze data, and present findings to cross-functional teams, while ensuring scalable, repeatable manufacturing practices.