Prototype Manufacturing & MES Specialist

Aquila Technology; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Cell phone reimbursement

BYOD reimbursement

Job summary

Aquila Technology is seeking an Engineering Production Specialist to lead the translation of engineering data into actionable manufacturing work instructions for prototype hardware across electronics, mechanical, cable, and electro-mechanical assemblies.

The role interfaces between Engineering and Manufacturing, steering program planning, supplier coordination, MES-driven documentation, and configuration control to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and traceability.

Qualifications

• Degree level: Bachelor's degree
• 2 years in program/project management or analysis
• 2 years in project planning and execution
• Excellent problem solving
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a STEM discipline
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or related discipline
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specs, and technical docs
• Experience developing manufacturing work instructions and working with MES/ERP/PLM or similar systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and assembly methods

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing data packages and support prototype hardware builds
• Create manufacturing documentation for PCBA, cable/harness, machined components, chassis and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Validate work instructions with manufacturing personnel
• Update instructions based on feedback and changes
• Support rapid-turn prototype builds with configuration and revision control
• Collaborate with engineers and planning in DFM reviews and readiness reviews
• Incorporate inspection requirements and documentation into processes
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and digital tooling

Skills

Program/Project Management

Analysis

Planning & Execution

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MES/ERP/PLM systems

Job description

Aquila Technology is seeking an Engineering Production Specialist to lead the translation of engineering data into actionable manufacturing work instructions for prototype hardware across electronics, mechanical, cable, and electro-mechanical assemblies.

The role interfaces between Engineering and Manufacturing, steering program planning, supplier coordination, MES-driven documentation, and configuration control to ensure on-time delivery, quality, and traceability.