Process Engineering Manager - Boyd Thermal by Eaton

Boyd; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Process Engineering Manager with maintenance oversight in Woburn, MA to optimize manufacturing of Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates. Lead process engineering and the Maintenance department to achieve reliability and quality in high‑precision aerospace applications.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor the team, and partner across Design Engineering, Production, Quality, and Safety to meet stringent standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive process engineering experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• At least 5 years of CNC programming experience.
• At least 3 years of brazing and assembly experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing teams, including maintenance functions.
• Experience in aluminum vacuum brazing, machining, and thermal management product manufacturing.
• Experience with lean manufacturing.
• No immigration sponsorship; CPT/OPT/STEM OPT and related work‑authorization not provided.
• No relocation benefit; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Woburn, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, optimization, and standardization of manufacturing processes for Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains, cost reduction, yield improvement, and enhanced product quality.
• Partner with design engineering, program management, and production teams to enable seamless NPI.
• Develop robust, scalable processes supporting rapid NPI while maintaining quality.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure AS9100 and customer requirements compliance.
• Establish and monitor process controls, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Direct maintenance department planning, scheduling, and preventive/corrective work.
• Track uptime and OEE using FIXX and reliability tools.
• Attend Tier II/III meetings to support daily management and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop Process Engineering team; deliver training on new processes and equipment.
• Ensure safety and OSHA/EHS compliance; promote zero-incident culture.

Skills

Process engineering

CNC programming

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

FIXX software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Process Engineering Manager (with Maintenance Oversight)

Location: Woburn, Massachusetts

Company Overview

Eaton is a global leader in intelligent power management, serving customers in more than 160 countries. Following our recent acquisition of Boyd Corporation’s aerospace and defense business, we are expanding our capabilities in high-performance thermal management solutions. The Woburn facility specializes in the design and manufacturing of Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates for critical aerospace and defense applications. We are seeking a dynamic Process Engineering Manager to lead process engineering and maintenance teams, driving operational excellence, innovation, and reliability in this key location.

Position Summary

The Process Engineering Manager will lead the optimization of manufacturing processes for high-precision aluminum vacuum brazed heat exchangers and cold plates while overseeing the Maintenance department. This role is critical in ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-quality production that meets stringent aerospace and defense standards. The ideal candidate will champion continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization

• Lead the development, optimization, and standardization of manufacturing processes for Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates.
• Identify and implement opportunities for efficiency gains, cost reduction, yield improvement, and enhanced product quality.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Partner with design engineering, program management, and production teams to ensure seamless integration of new products into manufacturing.
• Develop robust, scalable processes that support rapid NPI while maintaining quality and efficiency.

Quality and Reliability

• Collaborate closely with the Quality team to ensure all processes comply with aerospace/defense industry standards (e.g., AS9100) and customer requirements.
• Establish and monitor process controls, statistical process control (SPC), and root cause analysis to drive product reliability.

Asset and Factory Management (Maintenance Oversight)

• Directly manage the Maintenance department, including planning, scheduling, and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Track and improve equipment uptime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) using FIXX software and other reliability tools.
• Attend and actively contribute to Tier II and Tier III meetings to support daily management, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Foster a culture of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision making.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and lead projects to eliminate waste, reduce downtime, and improve throughput.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, and Safety teams to align product designs with manufacturing capabilities.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for production issues.

Training and Development

• Mentor and develop the Process Engineering team, building technical depth and leadership capabilities.
• Design and deliver training programs for manufacturing personnel on new processes, equipment, and best practices.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure all manufacturing and maintenance activities comply with safety regulations (OSHA, etc.) and Eaton’s global EHS standards.
• Partner with the Health & Safety team to promote a zero-incident workplace culture.

Qualifications

Basic (Required) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in process engineering within aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in CNC programming
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Brazing and assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing teams, including direct oversight of maintenance functions.
• Experience in aluminum vacuum brazing, machining, and thermal management product manufacturing.
• Experience with lean manufacturing
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment requiring immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Woburn, MA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Deep knowledge of ... ...