Manufacturing Process Engineer

Our client, a fast-paced leader in product development, is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to join their very busy team. The Manufacturing/Process Engineer will support the transition of products from engineering to manufacturing and will be responsible for bringing new products from Design Verification build to Pilot Production. Additionally, the Manufacturing/Process Engineer will support the design, installation, and operation of production processes, including sheet metal fabrication, foaming of refrigeration enclosures, heat pipe assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, and performance testing. They will also collaborate with engineers in Design for Manufacturability to transition new products from Design Verification builds into Manufacturing Validation builds and Mass Production, as well as work in a multidisciplinary production and development team.

To be successful in this role, candidates will utilize SolidWorks to produce deliverables, including production assembly procedures, and will also provide technical training to the production staff for all new product introductions to enhance product quality and maximize production efficiency. In this very important role, candidates must be experienced engineers who can work independently and communicate clearly with managers, co-workers, and clients. Candidates with an Engineering degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, and at least 10 years of manufacturing engineering experience, will be considered. Please apply if you meet these qualifications and are local to the Greater Boston area.

Additional Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Troubleshoot and resolve production line failures and technical issues.
• Design and implement functional fixtures and gauges to increase efficiency, improve quality, and minimize defects.
• Support the installation, programming, and maintenance of production equipment and materials.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for production line defects and field failures.
• Support the implementation of an ERP system and process ERP data to reinforce a lean manufacturing environment.
• Analyze production times, shop layout, and costs to provide reports for operational decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve control processes for existing products and implement new control processes for new product introductions.
• Experience with refrigeration systems and foaming tools is preferred.
• Experience with various fabrication processes such as vacuum forming, injection molding, sheet metal forming, and rapid prototyping methods
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is preferred.
• Ability to generate robust mechanical drawings, assembly procedures, and written reports. 3D CAD experience is a must. SolidWorks proficiency required.
• High level of personal commitment to quality, with demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail in all phases of a process or project.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, highlighted by a flexible and collaborative working style.
• Due to the nature of the work, citizenship or legal residents only will be considered.