Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace

Location: Billerica, Massachusetts

Salary: $140,000 – $170,000 per year

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are currently supporting a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is a hands‑on role where you will take ownership of one or more product lines and manage the manufacturing process from development through to production.

You will work closely with engineering, production, quality, and inspection teams to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, improve processes, reduce costs, and ensure consistently high‑quality output.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing or Process Engineer looking to take ownership of complex aerospace manufacturing processes within a highly technical environment.

• Take ownership of manufacturing processes across one or more product lines from development through to production.
• Develop manufacturing methods, process drawings, and detailed technical work instructions for metal tubular components.
• Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation and revision control.
• Review manufacturing drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance with GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements across multiple programmes.
• Research, design, and select appropriate tooling, fixturing, and gauging for manufacturing processes.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and determine root cause using 8D, 5 Why
  , and other problem‑solving methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance on the disposition of non‑conformances.
• Analyse inspection and manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Create mechanical testing reports and graphs to support process development and continuous improvement.
• Support technical assessments, engineering calculations, and commercial quotation activities.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Help develop safe working procedures and actively contribute to a strong safety culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
  , or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of engineering experience
  , preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with process drawings and GD&T, ideally to ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Experience working within an AS9100 quality environment.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixturing, gauging, and inspection.
• Experience with root‑cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Hands‑on approach with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a cross‑functional engineering environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements and access to ITAR/EAR-regulated technical data.

• Nickel alloys
• Stainless steels
• Maraging steels
• Alloy steels
• Aerospace materials and components
• Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Magnetic Particle Testing
• Dye Penetrant Testing
• Pressure Testing
• Tensile Testing
• Hardness Testing
• Grain Size Analysis
• Salt Fog Testing
• Micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators
• Manufacturing tooling and fixture design

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to…