Process Engineer - Precision Products - Newington, NH

Manufacturing Process Engineer

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative manufacturer specializing in highly engineered electromechanical products serving demanding industrial, marine, aerospace, and defense-related applications. The organization is focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering reliable solutions in highly regulated environments.

Job Description

Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for electromechanical assemblies, cable assemblies, and precision interconnect products. Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, assembly procedures, PFMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing process flows. Support molding, potting, soldering, bonding, curing, assembly, testing, and inspection processes. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, cycle-time improvements, yield enhancement, and process stability using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for production and quality issues. Provide day-to-day manufacturing engineering support to production teams to ensure efficient and high-quality operations. Design and implement tooling, fixtures, gauges, and test equipment to improve productivity and product consistency. Drive resolution of nonconformances, scrap issues, rework trends, and manufacturing bottlenecks. Partner with Design Engineering to evaluate product designs for manufacturability and assembly optimization. Support prototype builds, new product introductions, qualification activities, validation testing, and first article inspections. Analyze manufacturing metrics and implement process improvements to increase throughput and reduce cost. Train manufacturing personnel on production processes, equipment operation, quality requirements, and best practices. Support engineering change orders, process validations, and configuration management activities. Maintain manufacturing records within ERP and Quality Management Systems while supporting audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manufacturing Process Engineer should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within electromechanical, cable assembly, connector manufacturing, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, and corrective action systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in high-reliability industries such as marine, aerospace, defense, or similar environments preferred.
• Exposure to molding, potting, bonding, sealing, testing, or precision assembly processes is highly desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma certification, knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 systems, and experience supporting NPI programs are strong advantages.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from USD 80,000 to USD 100,000 and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to support high-reliability engineered products in a technically challenging manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to new product introduction, advanced manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative environment with strong visibility across engineering, operations, quality, and leadership teams.