Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc. in Woburn, MA is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead the development and optimization of processes for aluminum vacuum brazed heat exchangers and cold plates.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability of production. You will drive continuous improvement, oversee maintenance and equipment uptime using FIXX software, mentor engineers, and ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and smooth introduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
• Proven experience in process engineering within aerospace and defense, focusing on aluminum vacuum brazing and machining.
• Strong knowledge of heat exchanger and cold plate manufacturing processes.
• Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Prior experience with aluminum vacuum brazing and machining equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes for aluminum vacuum brazed heat exchangers and cold plates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new product manufacturing processes.
• Ensure processes meet industry standards and customer requirements; monitor quality controls.
• Manage maintenance department and improve equipment uptime using FIXX software.
• Attend Tier II/III meetings to drive continuous improvement.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement with data-driven process enhancements.
• Partner with design engineering and production to align product design and manufacturing.
• Train and mentor process engineering team; develop training programs.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in all manufacturing activities.

Skills

Process engineering

Aerospace/defense experience

Lean manufacturing

Quality improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership and communication

Project management

Aluminum vacuum brazing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Description Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer at our Woburn, MA facility.

Process Optimization

Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates. Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, cost reduction, and enhanced product quality.

New Product Introduction

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless introduction of new products into the manufacturing process. Develop and implement robust processes for new product manufacturing, ensuring scalability and efficiency.

Quality and Reliability

Work closely with the Quality Manager to ensure that manufacturing processes meet or exceed industry standards and customer requirements. Implement and monitor process controls to enhance product quality and reliability.

Asset and Factory Management

Manage Maintenance department Track and Improve equipment Uptime using FIXX software. Attend TierII and TierIII meetings to drive continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

Drive a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the identification and implementation of process enhancements. Collaborate with teams to analyze key performance indicators and implement data‑driven improvements.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work closely with design engineering and production teams to ensure alignment between product design and manufacturing capabilities. Provide engineering support to resolve production‑related issues.

Training and Development

Train and mentor process engineering team members, ensuring a skilled and capable workforce. Develop and implement training programs to enhance the overall capabilities of the manufacturing team.

Safety and Compliance

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in all manufacturing processes. Collaborate with the Health and Safety team to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in process engineering within the aerospace and defense industry, with a focus on aluminum vacuum brazing and machining.
• Strong knowledge of heat exchanger and cold plate manufacturing processes.
• Experience with process optimization, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and specifications.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Prior experience with manufacturing technologies and equipment for aluminum vacuum brazing and machining is preferred.

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN status, I‑485 job portability, etc.

No relocation benefit is offered for this position.

Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Woburn, MA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

Base compensation 135K‑140K plus bonus eligible

All Job Posting Locations Woburn Remote Type On‑Site

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Boyd is the trusted global innovator of sustainable solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. As a leader in the industry we focus on our people, customers, technology, innovation, materials, and market needs of today and performance requirements of the future. We are always looking for ambitious minds to help us deliver advanced technology to our customers. Together we solve the challenges of today and empower solutions of tomorrow. Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.