Manufacturing Engineer- Industrial- Lowell, MA

Michael Page; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production, equipment reliability, process improvement, and product quality initiatives on the shop floor. This role suits someone who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing challenges and directly influencing operational performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of related experience, a mechanical engineering degree, and proven ability to troubleshoot equipment, investigate root causes, and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• 3 to 7+ years of manufacturing, process, mechanical, or equipment engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting experience.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and production processes.
• Knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, process controls, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Self starter with a high level of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, production issues, and process inefficiencies
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Work directly with operators, maintenance technicians, and quality personnel to resolve issues in real time
• Improve equipment reliability and manufacturing process performance
• Support production trials, process development, equipment startups, and new initiatives
• Develop process controls, documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Analyze manufacturing data and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency
• Serve as a key technical resource for plant operations

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshoot equipment

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Ownership & accountability

Hands-on troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment and be comfortable working alongside production, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to identify issues, troubleshoot equipment, and implement long term solutions.

We are partnering with a well established and growing manufacturer seeking a hands on Manufacturing Engineer to support production, equipment reliability, process improvement, and product quality initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the production floor, solving real world manufacturing challenges, and directly influencing operational performance.

Description

• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, production issues, and process inefficiencies
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Work directly with operators, maintenance technicians, and quality personnel to resolve issues in real time
• Improve equipment reliability and manufacturing process performance
• Support production trials, process development, equipment startups, and new initiatives
• Develop process controls, documentation, and standard operating procedures
• Analyze manufacturing data and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and increase efficiency
• Serve as a key technical resource for plant operations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have:

• 3 to 7+ years of manufacturing, process, mechanical, or equipment engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands on troubleshooting experience
• Ability and willingness to work directly on manufacturing equipment when needed
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and production processes
• Knowledge of quality systems, root cause analysis, process controls, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Self starter with a high level of ownership and accountability

Job Offer

• Base salary: $85,000 to $100,000
• Long term career growth opportunities
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.