Manufacturing Engineer III

Persimmon Technologies Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Persimmon Technologies Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with extensive experience to own and optimize manufacturing processes for assigned products. You will lead NPI readiness, design fixtures and automation, improve yields and cycle times, and mentor technicians.

The role requires strong problem-solving, Six Sigma, and CAD skills, with collaboration across production, quality, and design engineering. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 58 years manufacturing engineering experience, semiconductor or precision manufacturing preferred.
• Work is sedentary in nature, but may require standing, walking, grasping, and lifting/moving up to 40 pounds parts on occasion.
• Highest level of integrity and honesty; willingness to go above and beyond; team player.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities
• Create and revise work instructions, own production processes, develop assembly strategies
• Design assembly fixtures and manufacturing tooling
• Optimize complex manufacturing processes
• Design capital equipment and automation
• Improve yields and cycle time; resolve recurring manufacturing issues
• Lead process improvement initiatives, drive cost reduction efforts
• Support and create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Lead NPI manufacturing readiness
• Validate manufacturing documentation
• Lead quality and root cause investigations and supplier quality issues; MRB involvement
• Conduct PFMECA and risk assessments; lead Design for Manufacturing reviews
• Lead equipment qualification; improve factory capacity and throughput
• Train technicians and mentor MFE I, II

Skills

CAD

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Six Sigma Green Belt

Statistical Process Control

Lean Six Sigma

Fixture design

DFM/DFA/PFMEA/DOE

MS Office / advanced Excel

Cloud tools (Jira, SharePoint)

Technical leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Epicor ERP

Parsec Tracksys

Job description

Summary: Owns manufacturing processes for assigned products and improves quality, productivity, and manufacturability while partnering closely with production, quality, and design engineering. Provides technical leadership for manufacturing operations, leads complex NPI programs, and develops scalable manufacturing processes and/or automation.

Direct Reports: None

Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Support daily production activities
• Create and revise work instructions, own production processes, develop assembly strategies
• Design assembly fixtures and manufacturing tooling
• Optimize complex manufacturing processes
• Design capital equipment and automation
• Improve yields and cycle time; resolve recurring manufacturing issues
• Lead process improvement initiatives, drive cost reduction efforts
• Support and create Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Lead NPI manufacturing readiness
• Validate manufacturing documentation
• Lead quality and root cause investigations and supplier quality issues, participate in Material Review Board (MRB) for nonconforming material investigations
• Conduct PFMECA and risk assessments, lead Design for Manufacturing reviews
• Lead equipment qualification, improve factory capacity and throughput
• Train technicians and mentor MFE I, II

Skills Preferred

• CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
• Advanced GD&T
• ERP/MRP familiarity (Epicor, Parsec Tracksys or similar)
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Why); Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
• Statistical Process Control (Minitab, etc)
• Lean Six Sigma
• Fixture design with automation integration
• DFM/DFA/PFMEA/DOE
• Vacuum systems familiarity preferred
• MS Office Suite including advanced Excel tool knowledge
• Cloud tools, including Jira and MS Sharepoint,
• Technical leader, project management, mentor

Other Requirements

• 58 years manufacturing engineering experience, semiconductor or precision manufacturing preferred
• Work is sedentary in nature, but may require standing, walking, grasping, and lifting/moving up to 40 pounds parts on occasion
• Highest level of integrity and honesty willingness to go above and beyond flexibility, and a team player

Education Required

• B.S. in Engineering

Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $120k to $140k. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, job-related knowledge, internal equity, and geographical location.

Why Persimmon Technologies

At Persimmon Technologies, we prioritize our employees' well-being and growth. We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision), generous paid time off, 100% company paid short-term, long-term disability insurance, 100% company paid Basic life and AD&D insurance and a 401(k) plan with 5% company matching. Our commitment to professional development ensures continuous learning and career advancement. Join us and experience a workplace that supports your success and well-being.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Persimmon Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reach out to HR if you require assistance in completing the applications or attending interviews.