Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Cambridge, MA

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development, continuous improvement initiatives, and manufacturing optimization efforts within a growing aerospace environment. This position offers the chance to directly influence the production of high-reliability hardware while collaborating with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Client Details

Our client is a pioneering technology company operating in the aerospace and advanced engineering sector, focused on developing next-generation systems that support complex and highly regulated applications. The organization is driven by innovation, precision, and technical excellence, with employees contributing to projects that push the boundaries of manufacturing and engineering capability. Working here offers exposure to challenging technical problems, modern manufacturing techniques, and a collaborative culture where continuous improvement and operational excellence are highly valued.

Description

• Lead and drive manufacturing process development and continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
• Design, develop, implement, and enhance tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions used for assembly, inspection, testing, and handling of precision hardware.
• Create, revise, and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and production specifications.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and hands-on training to production teams and supervisors.
• Develop strategic process improvement plans focused on quality, cost optimization, and delivery performance.
• Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, program management, and operations teams to identify requirements and implement process enhancements.
• Analyze manufacturing capabilities and introduce process controls, including statistical process control methodologies where appropriate.
• Support manufacturing planning activities to ensure efficient use of materials, labor, and production resources.
• Identify, specify, and procure tooling and equipment required to support production objectives.
• Evaluate opportunities for new equipment and technologies that improve operational efficiency and product quality.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in low- to medium-volume production environments.
• Strong understanding of GD&T principles and manufacturing best practices.
• Experience working with manufacturing execution systems (MES), with exposure to Tulip considered advantageous.
• Proficiency with CAD software and standard engineering tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train, mentor, and collaborate across multiple departments.

• Cleanroom manufacturing environments.
• Optical alignment processes.
• Thermal and vacuum system applications.
• Qualification, aerospace, or flight hardware manufacturing programs.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace and high-technology manufacturing programs.
• Exposure to innovative engineering challenges and cutting-edge production technologies.
• Full-time onsite position in the Boston area.
• Unlimited vacation policy alongside paid holidays and sick time.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage with significant employer contribution.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting.
• Life insurance and long- and short-term disability coverage.
• Educational assistance to support continued professional development.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to influence manufacturing strategy, process excellence, and business growth.

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