Third Shift or Weekend Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Belcan; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead performance, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement across production operations. This role balances hands-on floor leadership with strategic engineering work, ensuring manufacturability, quality, safety, and efficiency.

The engineer will collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to improve processes, support new product introduction, and evaluate new manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance autonomy with structured escalation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work required night/weekend/on-call shifts.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting advanced magnet builds in a highly hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Make real-time production decisions within established guardrails and elevate when necessary.
• Provide hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor.
• Ensure alignment between production goals, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Guide teams through complex or ambiguous production issues.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize labor utilization and production flow.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Design, specify, and support procurement of tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure manufacturability of new product designs in collaboration with R&D and design teams.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and process flow documentation
• Utilize ERP and CAD systems (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Support compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Partner with product design and development teams for new product introduction.
• Work closely with quality, production, and engineering teams.
• Influence without direct authority across multiple functions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Pay Rate: $110,000 - $185,000 (depending on shift and experience)

Job Type: Direct Hire

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Schedule:

• 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Job Summary:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer serves as a technical and operational leader responsible for driving manufacturing performance, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across production operations. This role balances hands-on floor leadership with strategic engineering work, ensuring manufacturability, quality, safety, and efficiency. The engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with design, production, and quality teams to improve processes, support new product introduction, and evaluate new manufacturing technologies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting advanced magnet builds in a highly hands-on manufacturing environment
• Make real-time production decisions within established guardrails and elevate when necessary
• Provide hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor
• Ensure alignment between production goals, safety standards, and quality requirements
• Guide teams through complex or ambiguous production issues
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize labor utilization and production flow
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
• Design, specify, and support procurement of tools, fixtures, and equipment
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions
• Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions
• Ensure manufacturability of new product designs in collaboration with R&D and design teams
• Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and process flow documentation
• Utilize ERP and CAD systems (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
• Support compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
• Partner with product design and development teams for new product introduction
• Work closely with quality, production, and engineering teams
• Influence without direct authority across multiple functions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance autonomy with structured escalation
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Willingness to work required night/weekend/on-call shifts
• US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Experience with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Experience in high-complexity or high-mix manufacturing environments