Manufacturing Engineer - Defense - Norwood, MA

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing manufacturing strategies, improving machining efficiency, supporting production teams, and helping establish scalable digital workflows across the organization. They will be comfortable working across engineering and production environments, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and have experience supporting precision machining operations for complex components.

This Manufacturing Engineer position focuses on advanced CNC programming, digital manufacturing, and process optimisation for large, complex precision-machined components. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing manufacturing strategies, improving machining efficiency, supporting production teams, and helping establish scalable digital workflows across the organization.

• Develop and validate 3-axis to 5-axis CNC machining programmes using advanced CAD/CAM platforms.
• Create and maintain digital manufacturing data, simulation models, and process documentation.
• Support machine prove-outs, troubleshooting activities, and shop floor process improvements.
• Drive cycle time reduction, tooling optimisation, and machining performance initiatives.
• Collaborate with quality, production, and external technology partners to enhance manufacturing capabilities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Lead the buildout of a next-generation digital manufacturing environment.Work on mission-critical, large-scale precision machining programs.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing engineer with strong CNC programming experience and a passion for advanced manufacturing technologies. They will be comfortable working across engineering and production environments, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and have experience supporting precision machining operations for complex components.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong CNC programming experience within a CAD/CAM environment, ideally including multi-axis machining.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development, GD&T, tooling, and machining best practices.
• Experience supporting production teams through process optimisation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain required security clearance credentials.

Our client is a specialised U.S. manufacturer that designs and produces highly engineered mechanical systems for demanding mission-critical applications. Operating within a regulated environment, the business supports long-term programmes requiring exceptional precision, quality, and technical expertise.

The organization is investing heavily in digital manufacturing technologies and modern engineering infrastructure, creating an opportunity for experienced manufacturing professionals to make a tangible impact. This is a hands-on environment where engineering, machining, quality, and technology teams work closely together to improve processes, implement best practices, and drive continuous innovation.

This is an opportunity to join a technically advanced manufacturing organisation undertaking significant investment in digital transformation and engineering excellence. The role offers meaningful ownership, exposure to cutting-edge technology, and the ability to influence long-term manufacturing strategy while working on highly complex products.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant career development and technical growth opportunities.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and industry-leading engineering practices.