Manufacturing Engineer: Drive Process Innovation & Quality

Michael Page; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process optimization, improve quality, and boost production efficiency in a regulated advanced manufacturing environment. You will work across cross-functional teams to support new product launches and solve complex manufacturing challenges for high-reliability products.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will develop processes, maintain docs, lead root-cause investigations, and implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Knowledge of process development, SOPs, and manufacturing docs.
• Experience with root cause analysis using structured methods.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proven teamwork with production, quality, and engineering.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• CAD experience, SolidWorks preferred.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enhance manufacturing processes to boost productivity, consistency, and quality.
• Create, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation including work instructions and process flows.
• Support assembly, testing, inspection, and production activities with safe, efficient operations.
• Lead continuous improvement projects targeting waste reduction and throughput gains.
• Drive root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Design tooling, fixtures, gauges, and process improvements to enhance performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to review designs for manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds, process development, validation, and NPI programs.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Train operators and technicians on methods, quality requirements, and best practices.
• Manage engineering changes and configuration control.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process optimization, improve quality, and boost production efficiency in a regulated advanced manufacturing environment. You will work across cross-functional teams to support new product launches and solve complex manufacturing challenges for high-reliability products.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will develop processes, maintain docs, lead root-cause investigations, and implement improvements.