Senior Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development Engineer – Manufacturing & Process

Billerica, MA - US Citizens only

Gabriele & Company is working with an established manufacturer of custom engineered systems and precision mechanical assemblies serving the aerospace, defense, alternative energy, and medical markets. They have an immediate opening for a Senior Product Development Engineer — a hybrid role for an experienced engineer who can move fluidly between product design, NPI, manufacturing engineering, and process/tooling development.

This is a hands‑on, technically deep position. You will own products and processes across their full lifecycle: from concept and proposal through prototype, production launch, and sustaining engineering. You will work directly with customers, suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams, and you will be expected to act as a subject matter expert in at least one core process discipline.

• Design and develop new products, including conceptual design, drawing packages, GD&T, and design reviews
• Lead and support NPI from quote through production release, including cost estimating and proposal support
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, routings, and work instructions across machining, brazing, welding, assembly, and test
• Provide sustaining engineering and product support for the life of the product
• Interface directly with customers and suppliers on technical requirements, design review, and program coordination
• Lead failure analysis and corrective/preventive action; resolve inspection discrepancies using CMM data, test data, and hand measurement
• Process ECNs, DMRs, and MRB activity
• Participate in R&D and new‑technology development
• Mentor engineers and designers; serve as a technical resource across the team

• 8+ years of related engineering experience spanning design, NPI, and manufacturing
• BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related)
• Demonstrated subject‑matter expertise in at least one of: CNC machining, brazing, GTAW welding, or precision assembly (machining and/or welding preferred)
• Experience with structural considerations for mil/aero applications — materials, shock and vibration
• Experience in military, aerospace, or other regulated/spec‑driven environments
• CNC and CMM programming familiarity; able to read and interpret inspection reports and use hand measuring tools
• Strong technical judgment — asks the right questions and drives issues to root cause
• US Citizenship required (ITAR)

• Knowledge of thermal engineering and thermal processes
• Solid Works
• Oracle or comparable MRP
• AS9100, ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5
• Six Sigma

Up to $130K base + 5% target bonus, plus comprehensive benefits.