Product Delivery Lead

Boston Engineering is a technology-driven consulting firm that provides innovative engineering solutions to commercial and government clients. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Boston Engineering specializes in product development, systems engineering, and technology commercialization, leveraging deep expertise in robotics, digital solutions, medical devices, diagnostic equipment, defense systems, and industrial automation.

The company integrates advanced technologies with practical engineering execution, delivering end-to-end services from concept through commercialization. Boston Engineering combines technical rigor, cross-disciplinary teams, and proven processes to accelerate product development and to solve complex challenges. The company is ISO-certified and CMMC-certified, with a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and measurable client outcomes. Its mission is to improve the way people work and live through innovative product development and novel engineering.

Industry: Ocean Sensing / Maritime Technology / Government Contracting

Boston Engineering has a fast-growing Maritime Intelligence business delivering advanced sensing systems to federal agencies, research institutions, and other customers. As Product Delivery Lead, you will collaborate with team leaders to lead the standing up of our manufacturing and delivery capabilities, ensuring our products meet critical standards and are delivered on time, on budget, and with precision. You'll be instrumental in scaling operations while navigating the unique demands of supplying cutting-edge technologies to government and commercial customers.

YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR U.S. SECURITY CLEARANCE

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage in-house and outsourced production workflows for Maritime Intelligence systems, ensuring quality and repeatability.
• Build scalable processes for prototyping, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and full-rate production aligned with contract milestones.
• Responsible for overseeing material management activities that support product delivery, ensuring timely delivery of components required for product release, including but not limited to sourcing and managing suppliers, fabricators, and marine service providers.
• Support the existing team and eventually recruit and mentor a small, agile team across manufacturing, test, and related management.
• Ensure adherence to Mil specs, ISO 9001, ITAR, and/or marine safety protocols as appropriate.
• Work closely with engineering, program management, field test, and business development to align deliveries with strategic, technical, and contractual goals.
• Build product at scale by sourcing and qualifying suppliers, managing contract manufacturers (CMs), controlling BOM costs, planning production, and overseeing capacity and yield performance.
• Prove functionality and manufacturability by executing EVT/DVT/PVT builds, coordinating functional and environmental stress testing, iterating improvements in testing, leading development of appropriate test fixtures, and optimizing cost and yield.
• Ensure the product meets quality, export control, marine and/or regulatory standards by maintaining quality, orchestrating incoming, in‑process, and outgoing inspections, managing compliance with applicable regulations, and executing failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Stand up and manage PLM and MRP approaches and solutions
• Identify recurring delivery-related issues, operational risks, and compliance gaps impacting product readiness; develop and implement mitigation plans, or escalate to leadership as appropriate

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Delivery Rate of units per the schedule.
• First-Pass Yield of manufactured units that pass QA without rework.
• Cost Variance deviation from budgeted production and delivery costs.
• Cycle Time Reduction, improvement in build-to-deploy timeline over 12 months.
• 5-8+ years of experience in manufacturing or product delivery-preferably in defense, aerospace, or marine technology.
• Proven success in scaling operations within a startup or small business environment
• Experience with oceanographic sensors, underwater vehicles, or maritime systems is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field (Master's strongly preferred).
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain security clearance.

Bonus Skills

• Background in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or MRP systems.
• Strong understanding of government contracting, FAR/DFARS compliance, and quality systems.

Employment Type: Full-time Role

Reports to: General Manager, Maritime Intelligence

Location: Office-based in Waltham, MA

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided for this role.

Salary Range: The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $180,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The final offer amount will be determined by factors such as the candidate's education, experience, and skills. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid time off, is also provided.

At Boston Engineering, you can grow in the direction YOU want. Subject matter depth, project management, sales, technical expert, you choose where you want your path to go. Through our mentoring program, hands-on training, and experienced leaders, you can explore what direction is best for you. Your future at Boston Engineering is in your hands!

Boston Engineering offers a full employee benefits plan, including a matching 401(k), in an open, energetic working environment that fosters strong client relationships and an entrepreneurial team spirit.

Your application will not be considered complete without a submitted writing sample.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.