Manufacturing Engineer: DFMA & Process Improvement

Coghlin Companies Inc; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Tech in Westborough, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate and develop manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure product quality. The role involves cost analysis, data collection, and collaboration with vendors and senior engineers.

Requires a BS in Engineering and experience in ISO-regulated capital equipment manufacturing. Occasional travel is expected; base salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 0-6 years’ experience in ISO regulated capital equipment product manufacturing environment.
• Working experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), MS Office, MS Project, and MRP/ERP systems.
• Good technical aptitude and basic understanding of electro/mechanical assemblies.
• May have basic knowledge of MRP/PDM; Epicor E9/10 and SW EPDM software experience a plus.
• Basic knowledge of GT&D, inspection methods and tools.
• Generally works in an office environment, but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by collecting data and working with senior manufacturing engineers to analyze and plan staffing, workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Possesses a basic level of understanding or background in lean manufacturing, fixture design, part design, DFMA.
• Creates and maintains manufacturing records including Bills of Material, assembly and test procedures and work instructions.
• Implements continuous product improvements aimed at improving reliability, DFMA, per customer needs.
• Keeps production and test equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications; networking; joining professional societies.
• Support floor personnel in assembly for manufacture, troubleshooting documentation and design issues to resolution.
• Support Program/Project Managers by providing technical assistance
• Perform costing and /or estimates for product changes or new products.
• Direct activities and provide guidance and oversight to manufacturing technicians.

Skills

CAD (SolidWorks)

MS Office

MS Project

MRP/ERP systems

Electro/mechanical assemblies

Epicor E9/10 & SW EPDM

Inspection methods & tools

Travel required

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

MS Office

MS Project

MRP/ERP systems

Epicor E9/10 SW EPDM

Job description

Columbia Tech in Westborough, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate and develop manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and ensure product quality. The role involves cost analysis, data collection, and collaboration with vendors and senior engineers.

Requires a BS in Engineering and experience in ISO-regulated capital equipment manufacturing. Occasional travel is expected; base salary is commensurate with experience.