Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Composites Improvement

FPC National; 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

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.