Manufacturing Engineer: Tooling, DFM & Lean Processes

Minerva; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share options vesting over three years

Private medical insurance

6% employer pension contribution

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Relocation support

Job summary

Minerva Defence is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own tooling, processes and production systems, enabling rapid production of precision components. You will collaborate with design teams to drive DFM/DFA and lead lean initiatives on the shop floor.

You will design jigs and tooling, develop production standards and contribute to scaling manufacturing capability for high-reliability systems in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering with process ownership and tooling development.
• Designing jigs, fixtures or production tooling in 3D CAD.
• Understanding of precision assembly, machining or fabrication processes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, including GD&T.
• Hands-on experience assembling, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Degree in mechanical, manufacturing or production engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate jigs, fixtures and production tooling to support assembly and manufacture of precision components.
• Define and own manufacturing processes, work instructions and production standards across assigned areas.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, applying lean principles to increase throughput, reduce waste and improve consistency.
• Work closely with design engineers to drive design for manufacture (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) from the earliest stages of development.
• Support new product introduction, ensuring manufacturing readiness ahead of production release.
• Investigate and resolve production issues using structured root cause analysis techniques.
• Develop and maintain accurate process documentation, including routings, BOMs and control plans.
• Contribute to the development of manufacturing capability, processes, and standards as the function scales.

Skills

Process ownership

3D CAD

GD&T

Mechanical assembly

Manufacturing engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production Eng degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Minerva Defence is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own tooling, processes and production systems, enabling rapid production of precision components. You will collaborate with design teams to drive DFM/DFA and lead lean initiatives on the shop floor.

You will design jigs and tooling, develop production standards and contribute to scaling manufacturing capability for high-reliability systems in a fast-growing environment.