Manufacturing Systems Engineer

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Full Time Dudley, MA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

$85,000.00 To $ Annually

Henke Sass Wolf of America (HSWOA) is seeking a hands‑on, multidisciplinary engineer responsible for the technical integration and ongoing sustainment of service‑and‑repair operations within the HSWOA network. This role designs and implements fixtures, processes, equipment, automation, and software tools that enable consistent quality, throughput, and compliance across sites. The engineer serves as a key liaison between HSWOA Engineering and service‑and‑repair teams across domestic and international locations to support standardized, efficient operations.

The ideal candidate possesses superior problem‑solving skills, is detail‑ and process‑oriented, and demonstrates excellent collaboration skills. Key deliverables include driving improvements and sustaining metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost across both existing and new product lines. This position is primarily located on‑site in Dudley, MA (Worcester County) with regular travel to domestic and international locations. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship or company‑assisted relocation.

• Support planning and execution of technical integration roadmaps for service‑and‑repair operations, including process mapping, gap assessments, standard work definition, and harmonization to HSWOA standards.
• Provide on‑site and remote troubleshooting support for service‑and‑repair facilities across domestic and international locations.
• Facilitate handoffs during integrations; ensure adoption of standard work and effective change control.
• Collaborate with Corporate R&D and HSW sites to industrialize new products and implement design changes for manufacturability at service/repair sites.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and equipment. Document processes via work instructions and train teams to standards.
• Support ECOs from generation through implementation, ensuring smooth design transfer.
• Design, develop, and qualify tools, fixtures, and machinery to enable safe, reliable, and efficient production.
• Participate in fixture design reviews; develop poka‑yoke and fixturing strategies to reduce process variation.
• Procure tooling for production and oversee preventive maintenance of custom equipment.
• Support automation and computer vision initiatives (robotics, controls, machine vision, software tools).
• Actively participate in and adhere to HSWOA’s Tollgate process, ensuring structured project execution, documentation, and reviews for major engineering initiatives.
• Configure and operate GUI‑driven tools (HMI/SCADA screens, machine‑vision UIs, MES dashboards) to monitor processes, collect data, and document changes; elevate to controls specialists when advanced programming is required.
• Act as customer advocate when addressing quality issues by driving root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of existing custom equipment; provide remote and on‑site troubleshooting.
• Resolve production issues across sites through hands‑on technical support.
• Develop and implement process improvements focused on cycle time reduction, cost savings, and waste elimination.
• Author and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols; ensure adherence to FDA, GMP, and safety requirements.
• Generate technical documentation: qualification records, DFM/DFA, Verification/Validation, SOPs, training materials, and technical reports.
• Establish part/system traceability requirements and support record maintenance.
• Train operators, technicians, and engineers across multiple sites in the use of tools, fixtures, and processes.
• Promote knowledge sharing and consistent application of engineering best practices across facilities.
• Regular travel to HSW network facilities; international travel as needed (e.g., Brazil, Germany) for collaboration and technology transfer.

• BS in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical,…