Mechanical Engineer

Begell House Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Begell House Inc. invites an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Devens, MA team. You will develop and optimize assembly processes for hose, pumps, extrusion, and manufacturing cells, working with cross‑functional teams to enhance productivity and quality.

You’ll lead CI projects, implement tooling and equipment, and support NPD with manufacturability strategies, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Strong background in assembly and test operations.
• Experience using SPC to monitor process consistency.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Develop and implement tooling, fixtures, processes, and equipment across teams.
• Partner with Production to improve product quality, throughput, and productivity.
• Create process controls and documentation to reduce scrap and downtime.
• Support expansion of the Devens site with capital equipment requests.
• Assist NPD teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Design safe, ergonomic assembly equipment and work cells.
• Specify and source jigs, fixtures, tools, gauges, and equipment.
• Provide troubleshooting for assembly equipment and processes.
• Investigate production issues and customer complaints.
• Develop cost justifications for new equipment and processes.
• Enforce ECO/design change processes and maintain SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

SPC

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Devens, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering

Build Better. Improve Processes. Drive Manufacturing Excellence.

Are you a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and turning engineering concepts into efficient manufacturing solutions?

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Devens, MA. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and optimizing assembly processes across hose, pumps, extrusion, injection molding, and single‑use assemblies.

You’ll work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and global teams to improve manufacturing performance, support new product development, increase productivity, and help drive the continued growth of our Devens manufacturing operation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, cost, and manufacturing efficiency.

• Develop, standardize, and implement tooling, fixtures, processes, and equipment across local and global manufacturing teams.

• Partner with Production to identify opportunities to improve product quality, throughput, and productivity.

• Develop and implement process controls and documentation to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and other waste.

• Support the expansion of the Devens manufacturing site, including developing and executing capital equipment requests.

• Support New Product Development (NPD) teams by ensuring products can be manufactured using efficient, capable, and reliable processes.

• Design and implement safe, ergonomic assembly equipment and work cells.

• Specify, source, and oversee the procurement of jigs, fixtures, tools, gauges, and assembly equipment.

• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting and diagnostics for assembly equipment and manufacturing processes.

• Assist with investigating and resolving production issues and customer complaints.

• Develop cost justifications for new equipment and processes designed to improve manufacturing performance.

• Recommend corrective actions and work with suppliers when necessary to resolve technical and production issues.

• Manage and ensure compliance with ECO/design change processes.

• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and visual work instructions.

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience or equivalent.

• Strong manufacturing background, preferably involving assembly and test operations.

• Experience using SPC to monitor and maintain process consistency.

• Experience analyzing assembly/test equipment and processes and implementing documented improvements.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process optimization techniques.

• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD.

• Hands‑on experience with FMEA, DFMA, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

• Experience implementing and analyzing quality tools.

• Demonstrated success leading or participating in Continuous Improvement projects.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.

• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and project‑management skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively while maintaining critical project milestones and production uptime.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful engineering projects, collaborate with both local and global teams, influence process improvements, and help shape the future of a growing manufacturing operation.

If you’re an engineer who enjoys being hands‑on, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and seeing your improvements make a measurable difference, we’d like to hear from you!

Pay Details: $100,000.00 per year

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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