Manufacturing Engineer Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer

Location – Boston, MA All 5 days onsite.

Key Responsibilities

NPI & Process Development:
Lead process flow planning, line layout planning, line layout inputs, and workstation design from early concept through high-volume production ramp-up.

Standardization & Documentation:
Create and optimize SOPs, detailed work instructions, process flow diagrams, routings, and launch readiness checklists.

DFM & Tolerancing:
Collaborate with Product Engineering to provide Design for Manufacturability/Assembly (DFM/DFA) feedback and guide GD&T/tolerance stack-up practices.

Quality & Risk Control:
Lead PFMEAs, control plans, APQP/PPAP inputs, process validation trials, and structured root-cause analyses (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).

Automation & Controls:
Partner with Equipment and Controls teams to deploy and validate tooling, fixtures, error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), sensors, and safety systems.

Logistics & Material Flow:
Integrate Plan for Every Part (PFEP) strategies, sequencing, packaging, and line-side material delivery configurations.

Continuous Improvement:
Troubleshoot shop-floor bottlenecks and optimize cycle times, yield, first-time quality, and OEE using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Basic Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.
Experience:

7+ years in manufacturing engineering, industrialization, or production launch.
Environment:
Direct experience in large-scale discrete manufacturing (e.g., automotive, battery, energy, aerospace, or heavy equipment).
Collaboration:

Proven track record working with cross-functional teams spanning Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and EHS.

Preferred Qualifications

Greenfield Exposure:
Direct experience supporting greenfield facility development, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational handover.
Technical Mastery:
Deep knowledge of machining, assembly, fabrication, welding, surface treatments, or testing.
Systems & Data:
Familiarity with MES, SCADA, PLM, ERP (SAP), and manufacturing execution data analysis (OEE, Takt, line-balancing).

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.