Job Description
🏭 Manufacturing Engineer
📍 Full-Time | On-Site | Ipswich, MA
U.S. Citizenship Required | Direct Hire
Are you a hands-on problem-solver who thrives on turning challenges into high-performance solutions?
Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer, where you’ll improve and reinvent how we build industrial-grade, metal-based products using cutting-edge CNC machinery and manufacturing technologies.
n this role, you’ll go beyond tweaking processes—you’ll lead transformative changes that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate product quality across machining, welding, assembly, and testing operations.
🔧 What You’ll Do :
- Streamline production using lean manufacturing tools : time studies, value stream mapping, standard work, etc.
- Identify and execute cost reduction opportunities via smarter designs, tooling, and automation.
- Design and optimize facility layouts and workflows for greater throughput and safety.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives in collaboration with engineering, quality, and production teams.
- Drive adoption of new manufacturing technologies, CNC equipment, and automated solutions.
- Create and maintain routings, labor standards, and production documentation in the ERP system.
- Develop and implement standard work instructions and training documentation.
- Support New Product Introductions (NPI) by developing tooling, methods, and process validation.
- Run Kaizen and continuous improvement events focusing on SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
- Utilize MES, ERP, and SPC systems to track key metrics, analyze performance, and inform data-driven decisions.
- Mentor operators and shop floor teams on best practices and lean principles.
🧠 What You Bring : Education :
Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial EngineeringExperience :
3–5 years of experience in a discrete manufacturing environmentFamiliarity with CNC machining, metal fabrication, or heavy industrial equipment is preferredPreferred Certifications & Skills :
Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)OSHA 10 / 30 or similar EHS trainingProject Management certification (PMP or equivalent)CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar)Familiarity with simulation / modeling toolsStrong analytical, project planning, and communication skillsAble to juggle priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-mix environment🚀 Why Join Us?
Be a change agent in a high-mix, engineered-to-order environmentWork on mission-critical solutions in structural, heavy industrial, and custom metal productsJoin a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learningMake a visible impact on processes, cost, and quality from day oneGrow professionally with mentorship, challenging projects, and advancement opportunities⚖️ Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.