Manufacturing Engineer Cambridge, MA

MORSE Corp is an employee owned, small business based in Cambridge, MA, Arlington, VA, and Seattle, WA with a history of fielding cutting-edge technology. MORSE boasts a specially selected team of scientists, engineers, and software developers to deliver best-in‑class technical solutions that solve difficult multidisciplinary problems faced by the US National Security Ecosystem.

MORSE is passionate about fielding technology to our users and to field more effectively, we are standing up new in‑house production capabilities. In this new role, you’ll be at the ground level helping build and shape what manufacturing means  will drive tangible, high‑impact efforts. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will participate with the production of new product prototypes as well as manufacturing ramp up on existing and new designs.

You will play a critical role helping MORSE set up new production lines for novel technologies. You will collaborate closely with the CTO of Manufacturing and project teams to identify new in‑house manufacturing capabilities, work with both internal and external partners to support projects, drive quality, and find innovative ways to achieve manufacturing goals.

• Scale manufacturing processes from R&D prototype builds to higher volume and fieldable manufacturing
• Interface with mechanical and electrical design engineers during product development for DfM & DfA considerations, to ensure a smoother transition to manufacturing
• Create, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Develop and document manufacturing procedures, work instructions, setup sheets, safety processes, routers, inspection points, and QC documentation
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes including process definition, PFMEA, equipment definition and selection, layout planning, integration coordination, startup, qualification, and training
• Work with technicians to ensure manufacturing processes are being followed and implemented correctly and safely
• Identify and implement process improvements for yield, quality, throughput, or other KPI as appropriate
• Utilize analytical skills to perform root cause investigation analysis and provide recommendations for corrective and preventative actions
• Employ QA skills to complete acceptance testing, identify & prevent production defects, and develop QA processes for efficient manufacturing
• Create functional requirements specifications for equipment and processes
• Source, qualify, and select vendors for equipment and contracted services
• Collaborate with vendors to design, procure, and fabricate equipment, tooling, fixtures, and supplies as needed
• Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners to ramp up production of new systems & sub‑assemblies

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or another relevant Engineering degree
• Proven ability to coordinate among multiple shifting priorities and flourish in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between design engineers (ME/EE) and manufacturing vendors, ensuring design intent matches production capabilities
• Fluent in Solid Works & 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE (3DX) for the design, documentation, and lifecycle management of parts, large assemblies, drawings, and metadata
• Experience optimizing designs for common manufacturing processes (sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, injection molding) and creating clear, visual Work Instructions (WIs) and SOPs
• Ability to design and implement assembly jigs, fixtures, and Go/No‑Go inspection gauges to ensure repeatable, high‑yield production
• Practiced in LEAN manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) principles with a history of ownership and execution of process improvement projects
• Experienced with quality management systems (ISO
  9001), including document control, ECN/ECO processes, PPAP, NPI gates, and conducting PFMEAs to mitigate production risks
• Proficient in GD&T (ASME Y14.5 standards), drawing reviews, and performing tolerance stack‑up analyses to ensure parts fit consistently during assembly
• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), establish manufacturing routings, and support
• Ability to travel as required, up to 10%

$120,000 - $150,000 USD

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) match; paid time off; 10 paid holidays per year; and an open leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full‑time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days (but is not unlimited).

As set forth in MORSE Corp’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.