Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer Location – Northampton, MA (Onsite) Salary – 70k+ Role Benefits – Standard full-time benefits.

Do you want to be a part of an ambitious, fast‑growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture? Are you a creative problem‑solver with a drive for designing high‑quality processes to deliver advanced analytical instrumentation to scientists and researchers? Are you someone who is always thinking ‘what if…’? Does this sound like you? Then read on!

In this role you will take responsibility for the manufacturability of current and new products to ensure that Operations’ quality, delivery and cost targets are achieved. You will improve and maintain current product designs – targeting functionality, yield, cost, manufacturability and customer needs. You will also be part of New Product Development to ensure we continue delivering the amazing products our customers rely on.

• Manufacturing: support to ensure that engineering problems are resolved to achieve customer delivery dates and targets.
• New product development: focused on manufacturability of new products and smooth transfers of the product into manufacturing and to customers.
• Lean manufacturing methods and structured problem solving to support high quality, safe and efficient operations and continuous improvement.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with electro‑mechanical assembly and manufacturing.
• Effective change management skills.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean continuous improvement training and project experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize workload through high‑level organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally and globally, with the ability to consult, build relationships, and/or indirectly influence and lead enterprise‑wide and/or cross‑functional teams.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (or related subject) or an Associate’s degree with 5 years practical experience in a high‑tech setting required.

At Malvern Panalytical, you’ll be part of a global team that’s helping customers create a better world through science and innovation. You’ll work with cutting‑edge instruments that support research in clean energy, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. Based in the U.S., you’ll enjoy access to wellness programs, and opportunities for career growth. You’ll also be part of a company that values sustainability, community engagement, and employee development.

We are the toolmakers for the world’s most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery. Our instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean‑tech and battery. Sci Aps specializes in portable X‑ray fluorescence (XRF), laser‑based (LIBS) and near‑infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia.

We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer‑focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries.

We are part of the Spectris Group, whose mission is to combine precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high‑tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & Sci Aps is committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal‑opportunity organization that prizes diversity.

Your unique perspective is important to us.