Manufacturing Engineer (NPI) from John Galt Staffing
Somerville, MA
About the Job
Growing company seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. You will play a crucial role in transitioning new products from development to full-scale production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, quality assurance, supply chain, and production, to ensure the introduction of new products to manufacturing. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience with moving products from R&D into manufacturing.
This team member will:
- Collaborate with product design and development teams to develop and understand product specifications, requirements, and manufacturing challenges
- Develop, implement, and qualify manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and production rate targets
- Design and optimize production layouts, tooling, and fixtures to support efficient manufacturing
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) analysis to improve product design
- Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, pFMEA’s, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Coordinate with the supply chain and planning teams to source components and materials, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards
- Develop, monitor and analyze manufacturing performance metrics to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
- Provide hands-on training and support to production personnel on work instructions, processes, equipment, and best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve production and quality issues, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure timely resolution
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with experience transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
Additional experience and/or qualifications:
- Experience with magnets, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or vacuum systems
- Experience with the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience writing and developing equipment specifications and maintenance plan
- Experience with CAD software
- Proficiency in work instruction writing, material planning, process mapping, and capacity modeling
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, incl. GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/ problem-solving skills
