Mechanical Engineering Manager, Process Equipment Hardware

Front Door Defense; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental coverage

4 weeks of Paid Parental and Family Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

14 holidays per year

Job summary

Boston Materials is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager, Process Equipment in Billerica, Massachusetts to lead the design and commissioning of specialized production equipment for advanced materials. You will manage the strategic direction and ensure safety and quality in manufacturing processes.

With over 8 years of experience in equipment design and team leadership, you will drive innovation and improve performance in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary from $170,000 to $210,000 along with various benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in custom capital equipment design and commissioning.
• 3+ years management experience leading engineering teams.
• Experience in Greenfield or Brownfield manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive equipment development and deployment roadmap.
• Establish engineering standards for equipment lifecycle.
• Manage complex equipment designs and manufacturing methods.

Skills

Designing, building, and commissioning custom capital equipment

Engineering team management

Developing first-of-kind equipment

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Manager, Process Equipment

Lead design, deployment, and scale-up of production equipment for advanced materials

Location: Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

Compensation: $170,000 - $210,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

Boston Materials produces advanced materials with enhanced energy transfer properties using its patented Z‑axis Carbon Fiber technology. The Company's products solve critical performance bottlenecks in applications spanning thermal, electrical, and structural use cases. Its breakthrough Liquid Metal ZRT thermal interface material is designed to solve thermal chokepoints that are facing the next generation of AI and HPC silicon.

Boston Materials is seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Mechanical Engineering Manager, Process Equipment, to lead the design, build, and commissioning of specialized production equipment used to manufacture our advanced materials. This is a critical leadership role responsible for setting the strategic direction, managing the budget, and overseeing all aspects of the design, development, installation, commissioning, and sustaining operation of manufacturing and process equipment used to deliver novel thermal interface materials.

Join us to solve one of the most critical challenges facing the Semiconductor and Electronics Industry – thermal management!

Your Responsibilities

• Define and drive the equipment development and deployment roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall company manufacturing goals and output targets.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards and best practices for all phases of the equipment lifecycle (concept, design, build, commissioning, sustaining) to ensure high quality, reliability, and safety.
• Own the technical direction of complex equipment designs, control system architectures, and manufacturing methods to ensure successful scale‑up.
• Rapidly design and launch pilot‑scale equipment for new process development.
• Successfully scale and transition from pilot‑scale process equipment to increase MRL to LRIP and HVM.
• Conspicuously exemplify high standards of safety, organization, communication and documentation.
• Work effectively in a startup or small company setting. Embrace challenges, adapt to changes, and continuously seek to improve processes and methods.

Your Skills and Expertise

• 8+ years designing, building, and commissioning custom capital equipment in advanced materials, semiconductor packaging, battery, web converting, or other environments where the fidelity of a chemical or materials process must be preserved by the equipment design.
• 3+ years of direct management experience leading an engineering team (including performance management, hiring, and budget oversight)
• Proven track developing first‑of‑kind equipment, from concept to production, and a demonstrated ability to deliver elegant solutions to complex problems.
• Experience in a Greenfield or Brownfield manufacturing startup environment.
• Experience implementing FAT, SAT, and equipment qualification standards.
• Familiarity with power distribution, building infrastructure, and facility interface requirements for production equipment.
• Working knowledge of 5S principles, design review processes, hazard analysis, and engineering controls to ensure safety and reliability.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a strong drive to refine designs and manufacturing processes for performance and reliability.

Summary of Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental – Boston Materials pays 75% of Health, Vision and Dental Care coverage for employee and dependents
• 4 weeks of supplemental Paid Parental and Family Leave
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Holidays: 14 days/year

The company offers a competitive salary in the range of $170,000 - $210,000 per year.

Boston Materials is an EOE and at the forefront of materials innovation, the key to which is diverse teams with unique backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce with equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis.