Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Ardent Staffing Solutions; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Staffing Solutions, LLC. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer III for a direct-hire position in Chelmsford, MA.

This desk-based role centers on technical planning, engineering reviews, and documentation to support complex electronics and electromechanical products. The ideal candidate will have strong electronics manufacturing experience, PCB assemblies, and familiarity with BOMs, routings, and engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and specs.
• Familiarity with PCBAs, cable assemblies, and electromechanical builds.
• Experience with BOMs, routings and engineering documentation.
• RFQ reviews and technical quoting experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review customer drawings, specs and assembly requirements.
• Evaluate manufacturing requirements for PCBAs and electromechanical builds.
• Support RFQ process with technical input and feasibility assessments.
• Collaborate with estimating, purchasing, production, quality and engineering teams.
• Develop and review BOMs, routings and assembly instructions.
• Identify drawing discrepancies and technical concerns during reviews.
• Support NPI through feasibility assessments and planning.
• Communicate requirements clearly across internal teams and with customers.
• Ensure documentation meets quality standards and customer specs.

Skills

Reading drawings

PCB assemblies

RFQ process

BOMs & routings

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Documentation

Manufacturing processes (SMT & through

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday | On-Site

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing

Position Overview

Ardent Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer III for a direct-hire opportunity with an established electronics manufacturing company in Chelmsford, MA.

This position focuses on the technical planning, engineering reviews, and documentation required to support the manufacturing of complex electronic and electromechanical products.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electronics manufacturing, PCB assemblies, and engineering documentation, along with experience interpreting technical drawings, evaluating manufacturing requirements, and supporting customer quotations.

This is primarily a desk-based engineering role, emphasizing technical analysis, manufacturing documentation, and cross-functional coordination rather than hands-on production-floor engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer engineering drawings, specifications, assembly requirements, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate manufacturing requirements for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), cable assemblies, and electromechanical box builds.
• Support the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process by reviewing technical requirements, assessing manufacturing complexity, and providing engineering input.
• Collaborate with estimating, purchasing, production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure accurate interpretation of customer requirements.
• Develop and review bills of materials (BOMs), manufacturing routings, assembly instructions, and related technical documentation.
• Identify potential manufacturing challenges, drawing discrepancies, and technical concerns during engineering reviews.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through manufacturing feasibility assessments and technical planning.
• Communicate with internal departments and customers to clarify engineering requirements and resolve technical questions.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation meets quality standards and customer specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong manufacturing engineering experience within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PCB assemblies, cable assemblies, and/or electromechanical box builds.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, through-hole assembly, soldering, and final assembly.
• Experience working with BOMs, manufacturing routings, and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with RFQs, manufacturing feasibility reviews, or technical quoting processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or contract manufacturing environment.
• Background in high-mix, low-to-medium-volume electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or related electronics manufacturing standards.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Previous involvement in technical quotations, manufacturing proposals, or engineering reviews.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Established Manufacturer: Join an experienced electronics manufacturing organization supporting complex electronic and electromechanical products.
• Technical Focus: Apply your electronics manufacturing expertise to engineering reviews, technical planning, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, estimating, production, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Competitive Compensation: $90,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Long-Term Opportunity: Full-time, direct-hire position with opportunities for professional development.

Additional Information

This opportunity is particularly well suited for an experienced manufacturing engineer who enjoys technical analysis, interpreting engineering drawings, and supporting manufacturing planning activities.

While a strong understanding of electronics production processes is essential, this is not a hands-on process engineering position or a dedicated cost estimating role. The primary focus is technical engineering support, documentation, and manufacturing feasibility.