Manufacturing Engineer III

An established electronics manufacturer serving the defense industry is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer III to provide technical support for circuit card assembly, cable/wire harness, and box-build production. You’ll report to the Engineering Manager, own engineering activity by account, and be the interface for internal and external customers.

Circuit card assembly (CCA) or box build experience preferred.

Local candidates within about a 40-minute commute of Chelmsford, MA. Relocation is not available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What you’ll do:

• Support manufacturing processes for CCAs, cables/wire harnesses, and box builds; drive continuous improvement through process development, root-cause analysis, and metrics
• Review RFQs for complete SOW, technical data packages, and special instructions; develop labor times for interconnect assemblies
• Interpret customer specs, drawings, and engineering instructions and communicate requirements to the factory
• Create and maintain routings, BOMs, assembly/inspection instructions, and visual aids; incorporate customer change notices into manufacturing documents
• Review ECO packages for signoff; lead ECO/project kickoffs for a clean release to the shop floor
• Resolve technical problems during production; partner on lean process improvements that cut cost and raise quality
• Review, approve, and/or develop purchase specifications; evaluate project scope and production labor/material needs
• Develop and document operating procedures and work instructions focused on productivity and quality

What you bring:

• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent experience, plus 6+ years in electronics and/or electromechanical manufacturing (contract manufacturing preferred)
• Circuit card assembly (CCA) and/or box-build experience (preferred)
• Strong understanding of drawings, parts lists, specifications, and engineering change notices
• Experience with continuous improvement and root-cause / corrective action
• Strong Microsoft Office (especially Excel), PDF editing, and clear written/verbal communication
• Preferred: Aegis FactoryLogix; labor-cost estimation; translating customer BOMs into cost templates; IPC certifications (J-STD-001, J-STD-001S, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620)

Pay: $100,000–$125,000. Full-time, on-site in Chelmsford, MA. Equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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