Manufacturing Engineer Cambridge, MA

Morse Corp.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Open leave policy

Job summary

MORSE Corp is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help build and shape manufacturing capabilities in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA. You will drive high-impact efforts, scale processes from prototype to volume production, and set up new production lines for novel technologies, collaborating with the CTO of Manufacturing and project teams.

You will develop procedures, optimize layouts, and coordinate with vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure quality, throughput, and cost

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Ability to coordinate shifting priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication to bridge design engineers and manufacturing vendors.
• Fluent in SolidWorks and 3DEXPERIENCE for design and lifecycle management.
• Experience optimizing designs for sheet metal, CNC, welding, and molding.
• Ability to design and implement assembly jigs and Go/No-Go gauges.
• LEAN manufacturing and RCA with ownership of process improvements.
• Experience with ISO 9001 documentation and PFMEA processes.
• Proficient in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses.
• Experience with ERP/MRP to manage BOMs and routings.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Scale manufacturing processes from R&D prototype builds to higher volume and fieldable manufacturing.
• Interface with design engineers during product development for DfM/DFx considerations.
• Create, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes using design, fabrication, and materials knowledge.
• Develop and document manufacturing procedures, work instructions, setup sheets, and QA docs.
• Develop and implement processes including PFMEA, equipment definition, layout planning, and training.
• Work with technicians to ensure processes are followed safely.
• Identify and implement process improvements for yield, quality, throughput, or KPI.
• Use analytical skills for root cause investigation and corrective actions.
• Apply QA skills for acceptance testing and defect prevention; develop QA processes.
• Create functional requirements for equipment and processes.
• Source and qualify vendors for equipment and services; collaborate on procurement.
• Coordinate with contract manufacturers to ramp up production of new systems and sub-assemblies.

Skills

US Citizenship

Lean manufacturing

Strong communication

DFM/DFx

3DEXPERIENCE

SolidWorks

PFMEA

ISO9001

Root Cause Analysis

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

3DEXPERIENCE

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in‑class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

MORSE is passionate about fielding technology to our users and to field more effectively, we are standing up new in‑house production capabilities. In this new role, you’ll be at the ground level helping build and shape what manufacturing means at MORSE. You will drive tangible, high‑impact efforts. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will participate with the production of new product prototypes as well as manufacturing ramp up on existing and new designs. You will play a critical role helping MORSE set up new production lines for novel technologies. You will collaborate closely with the CTO of Manufacturing and project teams to identify new in‑house manufacturing capabilities, work with both internal and external partners to support projects, drive quality, and find innovative ways to achieve manufacturing goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scale manufacturing processes from R&D prototype builds to higher volume and fieldable manufacturing
• Interface with mechanical and electrical design engineers during product development for DfM & DfA considerations, to ensure a smoother transition to manufacturing
• Create, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Develop and document manufacturing procedures, work instructions, setup sheets, safety processes, routers, inspection points, and QC documentation
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes including process definition, PFMEA, equipment definition and selection, layout planning, integration coordination, startup, qualification, and training
• Work with technicians to ensure manufacturing processes are being followed and implemented correctly and safely
• Identify and implement process improvements for yield, quality, throughput, or other KPI as appropriate
• Utilize analytical skills to perform root cause investigation analysis and provide recommendations for corrective and preventative actions
• Employ QA skills to complete acceptance testing, identify & prevent production defects, and develop QA processes for efficient manufacturing
• Create functional requirements specifications for equipment and processes
• Source, qualify, and select vendors for equipment and contracted services
• Collaborate with vendors to design, procure, and fabricate equipment, tooling, fixtures, and supplies as needed
• Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners to ramp up production of new systems & sub‑assemblies

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or another relevant Engineering degree
• Proven ability to coordinate among multiple shifting priorities and flourish in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between design engineers (ME/EE) and manufacturing vendors, ensuring design intent matches production capabilities
• Fluent in SolidWorks & 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) for the design, documentation, and lifecycle management of parts, large assemblies, drawings, and metadata
• Experience optimizing designs for common manufacturing processes (sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, injection molding) and creating clear, visual Work Instructions (WIs) and SOPs
• Ability to design and implement assembly jigs, fixtures, and Go/No‑Go inspection gauges to ensure repeatable, high‑yield production
• Practiced in LEAN manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) principles with a history of ownership and execution of process improvement projects
• Experienced with quality management systems (ISO9001), including document control, ECN/ECO processes, PPAP, NPI gates, and conducting PFMEAs to mitigate production risks
• Proficient in GD&T (ASME Y14.5 standards), drawing reviews, and performing tolerance stack‑up analyses to ensure parts fit consistently during assembly
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), establish manufacturing routings, and support
• Ability to travel as required, up to 10%

Compensation

$120,000 - $150,000 USD

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) match; paid time off; 10 paid holidays per year; and an open leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full‑time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days (but is not unlimited).

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in MORSE Corp’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.