Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Defense- Lexington, MA
Michael Page International
- Lexington, Massachusetts
- 13 days ago
- $135,000–$165,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Join an innovative aerospace and defense organization developing advanced space technologies that support critical national security and mission-critical applications. Design, develop, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions that improve product quality, throughput, and repeatability.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lexington, Massachusetts |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $135,000–$165,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Job Title
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
About Our Client
Join an innovative aerospace and defense organization developing advanced space technologies that support critical national security and mission-critical applications. This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing programs that push the boundaries of engineering excellence, precision, and reliability.
Job Description
Lead manufacturing process development and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
Design, develop, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions that improve product quality, throughput, and repeatability.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and hands-on support to production personnel and supervisors.
Develop, update, and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
Implement process improvements that enhance cost, quality, delivery performance, and operational efficiency.
Partner with cross-functional teams to understand manufacturing requirements and drive effective process changes.
Coordinate manufacturing development activities with production scheduling and operational priorities.
Establish and maintain process controls, including statistical process control (SPC) methods where appropriate.
Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
Identify, specify, and procure manufacturing equipment, tooling, and materials that support operational goals.
Evaluate opportunities for automation, equipment upgrades, and process optimization.
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.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Manufacturing Engineer should have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within a low- to medium-volume production environment.
Strong understanding of advanced Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES); Tulip experience is a plus.
CAD proficiency for tooling, fixture, and manufacturing support activities.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable process improvements.
Experience working in cleanroom manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of precision optical alignment processes.
Familiarity with thermal vacuum testing systems and environments.
Experience supporting qualification hardware, flight hardware, or other mission-critical aerospace products.
Background in aerospace, defense, satellite, propulsion, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
What's on Offer
Competitive compensation package
Paid holidays, sick leave, and flexible vacation policy
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage with significant employer contribution
401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting
Life insurance coverage
Short-term and long-term disability protection
Professional development and educational assistance opportunities
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Lexington
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Jack Donahue
Job Reference: JN-082026-7081672
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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