Senior Manufacturing Engineer

FPC of Decatur; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC National in the United States seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvement projects and implement new work cells at our lightweight composite facility. You will solve complex production problems, partner with R&D, and bring new processes from concept to production, while mentoring other engineers.

This hands-on role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement as we scale advanced manufacturing technologies and systems across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in plastics, chemical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience as an engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace or composites manufacturing.
• Experience with polymer processing, thermoplastic extrusion, thermoforming, injection or compression molding, composites manufacturing, CNC machining, web coating, or HVLP coating.
• Hands‑on experience with MRP and MES systems.
• Experience working closely with R&D teams.
• Proven track record of managing and implementing projects from start to finish.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, with working knowledge of GD&T.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and CAD/CAM software.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.
• This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens.
• Preferred: 10+ years of experience; Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Strong candidates will demonstrate collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and self‑awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects across production lines and supporting departments, including CNC programming and machining and quality inspection, to improve efficiency, quality, and safety while reducing waste.
• Specify, source, qualify, and implement new tooling and equipment, including budget management for new work cells.
• Support costing and quoting for new business, identifying risks related to customer requirements, materials, safety, and manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot and solve production and quality issues, working with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve them.
• Partner with R&D to move new products and processes from development into production.
• Provide training and technical guidance to other engineers to meet cost, throughput, safety, and quality targets.
• Use MRP and MES platforms to support production planning, tracking, and process control.
• Research emerging technologies in manufacturing, automation, machine technology, and CAD/CAM.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining

Quality inspection

Read blueprints

GD&T

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in plastics, chemical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, chemistry, or related field

Tools

MRP

MES

CAD/CAM

ERP/MRP software

MS Office

Job description

Salary range: $100,000 – $150,000

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvement projects and new work cell implementation at our advanced lightweight composite materials facility. We are implementing new systems across our operations, and this role puts you on the ground floor of that work, with a real voice in how these systems are designed, rolled out, and improved. This is a hands‑on role for an engineer who can solve complex production problems, partner with R&D, and bring new processes from concept to production. The successful candidate will also train and mentor other engineers as part of a team that values collaboration and self‑awareness. Our culture is built on continuous improvement, strong R&D investment, and growing our people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects across production lines and supporting departments, including CNC programming and machining and quality inspection, to improve efficiency, quality, and safety while reducing waste.
• Specify, source, qualify, and implement new tooling and equipment, including budget management for new work cells.
• Support costing and quoting for new business, identifying risks related to customer requirements, materials, safety, and manufacturability.
• Troubleshoot and solve production and quality issues, working with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve them.
• Partner with R&D to move new products and processes from development into production.
• Provide training and technical guidance to other engineers to meet cost, throughput, safety, and quality targets.
• Use MRP and MES platforms to support production planning, tracking, and process control.
• Research emerging technologies in manufacturing, automation, machine technology, and CAD/CAM.

Qualifications

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in plastics, chemical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience as an engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace or composites manufacturing.
• Experience with polymer processing, thermoplastic extrusion, thermoforming, injection or compression molding, composites manufacturing, CNC machining, web coating, or HVLP coating.
• Hands‑on experience with MRP and MES systems.
• Experience working closely with R&D teams.
• Proven track record of managing and implementing projects from start to finish.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, with working knowledge of GD&T.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and CAD/CAM software.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.
• This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens.

Preferred:

• 10+ years of experience as an engineer in a manufacturing environment
• Lean or Six Sigma certification

Strong candidates will also demonstrate:

• Ability to collaborate and work as a team
• Strong communication skills
• Calm, effective problem-solving under tight deadlines
• Self‑awareness and openness to feedback