Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

401K

Generous PTO

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to work at a well-established manufacturer in Massachusetts. The role involves leading the optimization of extrusion and cleanroom processes, collaborating with global teams, and enhancing production quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly in extrusion and regulated environments. Competitive salary and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience with hands-on extrusion exposure.
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments.
• Proficiency in SPC, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of extrusion and cleanroom processes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to transfer specifications and best practices.
• Support capital planning and equipment procurement.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Extrusion expertise

Problem-solving ability

Collaborative teamwork

Tools

CAD proficiency

SPC

Lean tools

FMEA

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Ayer, MA

Job Type: Full Time, On Site

Pay Range: $100,000 to $145,000

Benefits: Health, Dental, 401K, generous PTO and more

Job Summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a well-established manufacturer in the specialty components and life sciences space to help them hire a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This role joins a rapidly growing team that is expanding production capacity and optimizing extrusion and cleanroom operations. The engineer will support process development, equipment integration, and continuous improvement efforts that enable high quality output and future scaling of production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and standardization of extrusion and cleanroom manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to transfer processes, equipment specs, and best practices.
• Support capital planning, including equipment justification, procurement, and implementation.
• Drive process controls that reduce scrap, rework, and variability while improving throughput and quality.
• Lead or participate in safety, ergonomic, and Lean initiatives that enhance workflow and compliance.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting, diagnostics, and support for extrusion and assembly equipment.
• Maintain accurate production routing and manufacturing data within the ERP system.
• Support training efforts for production teams on new or updated equipment and processes.

Qualifications and Must-Haves

• 5 to 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience with strong, hands‑on exposure to extrusion.
• Cleanroom or highly regulated manufacturing experience, ideally with Class 7 environments.
• Proficiency with SPC, Lean tools, DFMA, FMEA, RCA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience analyzing, modifying, and optimizing extrusion and test equipment.
• CAD proficiency in 2D and 3D environments.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and comfortable working in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing and Engineering
• Industries: Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Plastics Manufacturing

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