Manufacturing Engineer - Mechanical - Leominster, MA

Michael Page; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Healthcare benefits

Retirement program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Fertility assistance

Volunteer opportunities

Well-being programs

International project exposure

Employee engagement culture

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead initiatives that boost productivity, efficiency, quality, and overall performance in a growing manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will develop and standardize processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment, partner with production teams to identify improvements, and drive Lean and Six Sigma projects across global teams.

This role offers exposure to international projects, strong career development, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD and product/process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to boost productivity, efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Develop, standardize, and improve processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Drive lean and Six Sigma projects across operations.
• Support new product introductions with efficient manufacturing requirements.
• Create process controls, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Manage capital equipment projects and sourcing of tooling and fixtures.
• Provide root cause analysis and troubleshooting for manufacturing issues.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

DFMA

CAD (2D/3D)

Project Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (2D)

CAD software (3D)

Job description

About Our Client

• Join a growing manufacturing operation with great benefits!
• Be part of an innovative engineering-led organization!

Our client is a globally recognized manufacturer with a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation, and quality. They serve highly regulated and technically demanding industries, delivering products that play a critical role in customer operations around the world.

The organization is committed to investing in its people, fostering collaboration across international teams, and creating a workplace where employees can develop professionally while contributing to meaningful projects. Employees are encouraged to bring forward ideas, drive improvements, and help shape the future of manufacturing operations.

With a strong focus on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, the business offers a dynamic environment where engineering professionals can broaden their expertise and make a visible impact on manufacturing performance.

Job Description

Reporting into the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead manufacturing engineering initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Develop, standardize, and enhance manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and equipment across production operations.
• Partner with production teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and quality enhancement.
• Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Support new product introduction activities by ensuring manufacturing requirements are met efficiently and effectively.
• Develop process controls, work instructions, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Manage capital equipment projects, including identifying requirements, developing business cases, and supporting implementation.
• Specify, source, and oversee tooling, gauges, fixtures, and assembly aids required for production operations.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis support to resolve manufacturing and equipment issues.
• Ensure manufacturing activities maintain high standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

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.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Strong background in assembly, manufacturing processes, testing, and process optimization.
• Experience analyzing production equipment and implementing process improvements.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, and workflow optimization.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Proven capability in root cause analysis, FMEA, DFMA, and quality improvement techniques.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and global teams.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or BlackBelt certification would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a global engineering and manufacturing organization known for innovation and operational excellence.
• Exposure to international teams and high-impact manufacturing projects.
• Extensive opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Strong retirement program with employer contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare and well being benefits.
• Generous paid time off, holidays, well-being days, and sick leave provisions.
• Enhanced parental leave and family support programs.
• Fertility assistance benefits.
• Paid volunteering opportunities and a culture focused on inclusion, collaboration, and employee engagement.
• A supportive workplace that values continuous improvement, innovation, and employee contribution.