Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a process-focused manufacturing engineer with a strong interest in continuous improvement and a passion for manufacturing to support our cooling equipment manufacturing team and support new product introductions. This individual must be a highly motivated self‑starter with exceptional communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude.

This role is based in Billerica, MA. You will be a member of a customer‑focused, cross‑functional manufacturing team interfacing with manufacturing personnel, manufacturing supervision, planning, purchasing, engineering and quality.

This role will promote a culture of lean manufacturing with an emphasis on eliminating waste in processes. This position will report to the Systems Manufacturing Engineering Manager as part of the Operations team.

• Serve as first point of contact for technical issues at the shop floor level. Drive resolution of issues quickly and effectively to prevent re‑occurrence. Promote a ‘Stop and Fix’ work environment to prevent quality escapes and improve work practices.
• Participate in new product development as a key member of cross‑functional product development teams providing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly input to the design team as well as planning and coordinating the prototype product builds.
• Design and implement process plan for electro‑mechanical assembly and testing operations including re‑circulating chillers, ambient cooling systems, and liquid‑to‑liquid pump stands.
• Lead compliance agency file updates for component changes and obsolescence.
• Lead facility and capital projects from planning, supplier engagement, approval and implementation.
• Support of regular factory maintenance audits on agency listed products.
• Development, specification, and improvements to process and product specific tooling.
• Research, design and develop more efficient workflows, methods and equipment including automation and electronic data capture.
• Create and revise process and product specific work instructions and routings.
• Define training requirements and develop training aids and competency tests for training for key processes.
• Work directly with shop floor personnel to identify areas for improvement and work to implement their ideas.
• Ensure process compliance to customer requirements and industry standards and lead efforts to address evolving requirements as standard and requirements change.
• Participate in problem‑solving teams and participate / lead 8D corrective actions as required.
• Control manufacturing costs by employing effective manufacturing methods and fixtures.
• Review drawing packages and conduct tolerance analyses versus customer requirements.
• Initiate and execute ECN for process changes using PLM and ERP tools.
• Conduct process failure analyses to determine root cause and corrective/preventive actions.

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
• 7+ years working as a manufacturing engineer preferred.
• Advanced degree or certifications in management, project management, Six Sigma or technical discipline a plus.

• Refrigeration systems experience.
• New product introductions.
• Manufacturing transfers (Domestic and International).
• PPAP Process.
• Plant layout and workflow analysis.
• Lean manufacturing.
• Solid Works.
• Draft Sight.
• MS Excel.
• MS Project.

• Refrigeration systems
• Industrial process plumbing
• Assembly process and work instruction development
• Electrical wiring and mechanical assemblies
• Torque tools and applications
• Assembly line / work cell design and implementation
• Implementation of facility upgrades and capital projects

Willing to travel up to 15% of time domestic and international when required in support of manufacturing transfers and NPI at other client locations.

Must be a US Citizen for this opportunity.