Third Shift or Weekend Senior Manufacturing Engineer Job Harvard Massachusetts USA,Manufacturing / Production

Job Title:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Pay Rate: $110,000 - $185,000 (depending on shift and experience)

Job Type: Direct Hire

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Schedule:

3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

Job Summary:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer serves as a technical and operational leader responsible for driving manufacturing performance, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across production operations. This role balances hands-on floor leadership with strategic engineering work, ensuring manufacturability, quality, safety, and efficiency. The engineer will collaborate cross-functionally with design, production, and quality teams to improve processes, support new product introduction, and evaluate new manufacturing technologies.

Job Responsibilities:

Supporting advanced magnet builds in a highly hands-on manufacturing environment
Make real-time production decisions within established guardrails and elevate when necessary
Provide hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor
Ensure alignment between production goals, safety standards, and quality requirements
Guide teams through complex or ambiguous production issues
Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to reduce cost and increase efficiency
Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Conduct time and motion studies to optimize labor utilization and production flow
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
Design, specify, and support procurement of tools, fixtures, and equipment
Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions
Troubleshoot complex equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions
Ensure manufacturability of new product designs in collaboration with R&D and design teams
Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and process flow documentation
Utilize ERP and CAD systems (NX, Solid Works, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
Support compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
Partner with product design and development teams for new product introduction
Work closely with quality, production, and engineering teams
Influence without direct authority across multiple functions

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems
Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, Solid Works, AutoCAD, or equivalent)
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
Experience with manufacturing ERP systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to balance autonomy with structured escalation
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Willingness to work required night/weekend/on-call shifts
US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Experience with Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Experience in high-complexity or high-mix manufacturing environments