Senior Engineer, Manufacturing - Peterborough, NH

Senior Engineer, Manufacturing

Location:

Peterborough, New Hampshire, United States

Shift: 1st Shift

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in 1946, our nearly eight decades of success are rooted in a commitment to employee safety, health and wellness, and partnerships with customers, suppliers, and local communities.

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at NH Ball Bearings. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and operating manufacturing processes to minimize production costs while ensuring high quality product that meets tolerancing standards and specifications. With your excellent communication skills, you will lead large or multiple projects, oversee assigned engineers and check the work for accuracy.

You will provide professional presentations and consultation to both internal and external partners at all levels.

• Conduct and mentor newer engineers on design for manufacturability analysis of components and bearings.
• Partner with stakeholders to design solutions for customers.
• Lead development and implementation of production and tooling processes for bearing assemblies and components.
• Analyze existing processes to develop, implement and monitor measures to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Develop and release manufacturing plans and detailed work instructions from 2D drawing-based engineering, and from 3D model-based engineering.
• Communicate timelines for program development and review, change requests, and proactively manage task execution.
• Manage capital equipment acquisition.
• Resolve escalated technical issues.
• Support coordination and participate in Kaizen events, implementing LEAN principles and technologies, and measuring results.
• Lead multiple or large scale projects.
• Collaborate with cross-function teams to learn and share best practices.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations.

• Relevant technical and computer skills (AutoCAD/Solid Works, MS Access, and Excel).
• Highly skilled at blueprint reading, engineering drawing interpretation and tolerancing.
• Highly self‑motivated with demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with employees at all levels of the company and external clients.
• Excellent attention to detail.

• A four year degree in engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace industry is preferred.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, grabbing, twisting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
• Must be able to physically lift up to 40lbs, when necessary.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.

NH Ball Bearings is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment‑at‑will rights at any time.

The above lists all of the essential functions, education, experience, skills and abilities required. Employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors.

Job Type: Full‑time

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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