Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Boston, MA, 02115 (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months

Skill

s:APQP, PFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing process development, Greenfield, Production line design, Control Plans, PPAP, layout & workstation engineering, Material flow & PF

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Role Overvi

• ew:The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, validating, and launching manufacturing processes for a large-scale greenfield manufacturing facility. This role supports the end-to-end industrialization journey from early process planning through equipment installation, commissioning, production ramp-up, and operational handove
• rs.The role focuses on translating products, process, quality, safety, capacity, and business requirements into capable, repeatable, scalable, and efficient manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will combine strong manufacturing engineering fundamentals, hands-on shop-floor experience, and cross-functional leadership to support large-scale factory launch and ramp-

up.
Key Responsibilit

• ies:Lead manufacturing process development from concept planning through production launch and ramp
• -up.Define production line requirements, workstation concepts, tooling and fixture needs, equipment interfaces, labor assumptions, process flows, and manufacturing documentat
• ion.Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, process flow diagrams, routings, standardized work, cycle time studies, production checks, and launch readiness checkli
• sts.Partner with Product Engineering, Operations, Quality, Equipment Engineering, Controls Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Layout Engineering, Supply Chain, Facilities, Construction, EHS, and Maintenance teams to integrate manufacturing requirements into the overall plant des
• ign.Provide manufacturing inputs to factory master planning, including line layout, equipment placement, operator movement, material presentation, utility needs, ergonomics, safety, maintainability, and scalabil
• ity.Participate in design reviews and provide DFM/DFA feedback to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, serviceability, quality, and c
• ost.Define workstation-level requirements, including assembly sequence, operator interface, torque strategy, fastening methods, error-proofing, gauges, lifting devices, tools, jigs, fixtures, and production a
• ids.Support PFMEA, control plans, APQP/PPAP inputs, process validation, production trials, process audits, run-at-rate, launch readiness reviews, and production handover activit
• ies.Lead station readiness, tooling readiness, equipment readiness, manpower readiness, material readiness, process documentation readiness, and quality readiness for new production li
• nes.Collaborate with Layout and Industrial Engineering teams to optimize line balance, operator movement, station design, material presentation, line-side storage, capacity, and production f
• low.Work with Equipment and Controls Engineering teams to ensure equipment, fixtures, automation, sensors, HMI, safety systems, and process controls meet manufacturing requireme
• nts.Support PFEP integration into manufacturing processes, including packaging strategy, sequencing, replenishment, point-of-use storage, line-side delivery, warehouse interfaces, and internal logist
• ics.Support equipment installation, commissioning, debug, process validation, run-at-rate, ramp-up stabilization, and transition to stable operati
• ons.Analyze production performance using OEE, cycle time, downtime, yield, scrap, rework, labor utilization, first-time quality, defect trends, and throughput d
• ata.Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for issues related to process capability, line stoppages, quality defects, rework, scrap, ergonomics, equipment interaction, material flow, or operator efficie
• ncy.Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives using lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, Poka-Yoke, standardized work, waste elimination, and structured problem-solving meth
• ods.Evaluate supplier manufacturing feasibility and provide technical inputs for outsourced parts, tooling, fixtures, equipment, and production readiness as requi

red.
Basic Qualificat

• ions:Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or related f
• ield.7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production launch, process development, industrialization, or manufacturing operations sup
• port.Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments such as automotive, battery, energy, heavy equipment, aerospace, industrial equipment, or high-volume discrete manufactu
• ring.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, tooling, fixtures, workstations, process documentation, and shop-floor execu
• tion.Experience working with cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, equipment, controls, facilities, and

EHS.
Preferred Qualifica

• tions:Experience supporting greenfield manufacturing facility development, large-scale plant launch, or major capacity expansion pro
• grams.Hands-on experience with production line launch, equipment installation, commissioning, run-at-rate, ramp-up stabilization, and operational han
• dover.Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, fabrication, welding, sheet metal, assembly, testing, surface treatment, painting/coating, and fini
• shing.Good understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, BOM structure, material specifications, and manufacturing feasibility asses
• sment.Experience with PFMEA, control plans, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, CAPA, 8D, process validation, production trials, process audits, and readiness re
• views.Strong knowledge of OEE, cycle time, takt time, line balancing, bottleneck analysis, yield improvement, scrap reduction, cost reduction, and throughput improv
• ement.Experience with PFEP, material flow, line-side delivery, packaging, sequencing, warehouse interfaces, and internal logi
• stics.Familiarity with MES, SCADA, Andon, OEE dashboards, traceability, ERP, PLM, SAP, Teamcenter, and manufacturing documentation co
• ntrol.Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto, 5S, standardized work, visual management, and structured problem-so

lving.
Key Skills & Compet

• encies:Strong manufacturing process development and production launch capa
• bility.Hands-on shop-floor mindset with the ability to translate engineering requirements into practical production sol
• utions.Ability to manage complex, cross-functional manufacturing issues from planning through exe
• cution.Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making
• skills.Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders from shop floor to executive lead
• ership.Strong ownership mindset with focus on safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and scala
• bility.Systems-thinking mindset with strong attention to
• detail.Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with multiple priorities, evolving requirements, and aggressive launch tim