Mechanical Engineering Technician

Hutchinson Group; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Group in Hopkinton, MA seeks a hands-on prototyping support role to assist with the industrialization of new products. You will help bring equipment online, support process development, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within a safety-first environment.

The ideal candidate has experience with reading drawings, basic measurement tools, and Excel record-keeping, and operates in an ISO/IATF/AS environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• Safety-minded and PPE-conscious.
• Eager to learn new skills as part of a team focused on daily improvement.
• Able to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Detail-oriented and enjoy hands-on work with building things.
• Experience using non-powered hand tools (wrenches, torque wrenches, screwdrivers, mallets).
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings in imperial and metric units.
• Experience with basic measurement tools (rulers, calipers, thermometers, height gauges, thread gauges, stopwatch).
• Solid basic math skills.
• Exposure to electronically controlled equipment and robots.
• Experience using MS Excel or similar record-keeping tools.
• Action-oriented with strong communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required; experience in ISO/IATF/AS environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Operations/Manufacturing in bringing new equipment, tooling, and technology online through overseeing trial builds under the guidance of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with process development for industrialization of new products to achieve program targets through prototyping and early release parts.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineer with Continuous Improvement initiatives, including tracking trials and pass/fail rates, machine performance, and cycle time.
• Document work with writing and photography for reporting, instructions, and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments on safety, quality, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Assist Operator training.

Skills

Safety-minded

Hands-on

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Strong communicator

Team player

Math skills

Learning mindset

Quality-conscious

Problem solving

Willing to learn new skills

US Citizenship

Tools

MS Excel

Measuring instruments

Reading drawings

Job description

• Assist Operations/Manufacturing in bringing new equipment, tooling, and technology online through overseeing trial builds under the guidance of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with process development for the industrialization of new products to achieve program safety, process capability, labor and materials costs, and cycle time targets through the building of prototypes and early release parts.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineer with Continuous Improvement initiatives, which may include recording and tracking of trials and early-stage pass/fail rates, machine performance, and cycle time.
• Document, through writing and photographing, the work performed to be used for reporting, writing and work instruction creation
• Collaborative participation with other departments in facility-wide Safety, Quality, and general waste reduction problem-solving activities
• Assist Operator training

Other Expectations include:

The ideal candidate:

• Has a safety-first mindset; comfortable using PPE for eye, face, hand, arm, and foot protection.
• Has a desire to learn new skills and be a part of a team working to improve every daytheir
• Has the ability and initiative to work independently on assigned tasks
• Has an eye for details and enjoys working with their hands and building things
• Has experience using non-powered hand tools such as wrenches, torque wrenches, screw drivers, and mallets
• Has experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings; comfortable with both imperial and metric units
• Has experience using basic measurement instruments: rulers, calipers, thermometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and a stopwatch
• Has strong basic math skills
• Has exposure to electronic controlled equipment and robots
• Has experience using MS Excel or similar electronic record-keeping tools
• Is an action-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills
• U.S. Citizenship Required; experience working in an ISO/IATF/AS environment

About Us

We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.

Join us and show what drives you!

A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.

5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.

Job Info

• Job Identification 8270
• Job Category Prototype
• Posting Date 07/15/2026, 09:39 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 82 South Street, HOPKINTON, Massachusetts, 1748, US