Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

The Davis Companies; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at a forward-thinking company in northern Massachusetts. This role is pivotal in leading the transition of precision motion products from prototype to high-volume production. You will focus on manufacturing process development, assembly tooling, and equipment validation, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. If you are a hands-on problem solver passionate about process optimization and new product commercialization in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related technical role.
• Strong knowledge of FMEA, DfM, SPC, and quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design engineers for manufacturability and reliability.
• Develop and document manufacturing processes and production flows.
• Lead quality initiatives using FMEA and SPC.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Electromechanical integration

Troubleshooting

Process improvements

Quality initiatives

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

ERP systems

Job description

This range is provided by The Davis Companies. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from The Davis Companies

Exciting opportunity for a Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer due to growth of the company in northern Massachusetts. Experience in the manufacturing optimization of electro-mechanical products is required for this role. Relocation assistance and employment authorization support (e.g., VISA transfers) are not available at this time. If this role sounds like you, apply with your resume today to be contacted for further discussion!

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced (senior level) Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to lead the transition of new precision motion products from prototype to high-volume production. This role focuses on manufacturing process development, assembly tooling, and equipment validation, ensuring operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure Design for Manufacturability and Reliability.
• Develop and document manufacturing processes, assembly methods, and production flows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electromechanical system issues in production.
• Design and qualify tooling, fixturing, and poka-yoke strategies to reduce process variation.
• Drive process improvements for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Lead quality initiatives using FMEA, SPC, and variation reduction techniques.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and implement supplier quality standards.

Qualifications:

Required:

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related technical role.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, CAD, and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical-mechanical integration and troubleshooting.
• Experience with FMEA, DfM, SPC, and quality tools.

Preferred:

• Experience in machining, precision assembly, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, RoHS, REACH, and ISTA packaging standards.
• Understanding of complex electromechanical instruments.

This role is ideal for a hands-on problem solver with a passion for process optimization and new product commercialization in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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