Manufacturing Engineer I — Lean Process & Launch

Gems Setra; Boxborough (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Gems Setra, a global sensing solutions company within Ralliant, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I to support production and launch activities from prototype through production. The role focuses on resolving production issues, improving processes, and advancing SAFETY, QUALITY, DELIVERY, and COST targets through daily management and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will develop manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, automation, and test equipment, applying lean principles, ECO support,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mechanical or related engineering field is required.
• 1–3 years of relative experience.
• SolidWorks modeling and drafting experience required; SolidWorks preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document manufacturing processes including tooling and test equipment.
• Develop fixturing strategies to reduce process variation in assembly.
• Apply structured problem-solving to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Plan and execute improvements focused on SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
• Support new product design reviews and transition to manufacturing.
• Apply lean tools (Standard Work, 5S) to sustain lean practices.
• Support ECO processes and conduct engineering pilot runs.
• Provide manufacturing support to meet quality and delivery goals.

Skills

Process design

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Poka-yoke

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Data analysis

Training

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/E/Creo

Job description

Gems Setra, a global sensing solutions company within Ralliant, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer I to support production and launch activities from prototype through production. The role focuses on resolving production issues, improving processes, and advancing SAFETY, QUALITY, DELIVERY, and COST targets through daily management and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will develop manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, automation, and test equipment, applying lean principles, ECO support,