Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Lexington, MA

An exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process optimization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment supporting advanced engineered components. This role offers the chance to lead improvement projects, solve complex production challenges, and work cross-functionally to enhance quality, yield, and manufacturing performance.

Client Details

Our client is a fast-growing advanced manufacturing business focused on developing highly engineered materials and components for technically demanding industries. Backed by a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, the organization combines cutting-edge technology, research-driven development, and scalable manufacturing to deliver high-performance solutions.

Description

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to increase yield, reduce waste, improve quality, and optimize production performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and implement corrective actions to resolve process and production challenges.
• Mentor and support production personnel to drive consistency, quality, and operational excellence.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency and waste reduction.
• Specify, assess, and maintain manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures to ensure reliable operation and safe performance.
• Create and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and technical reports.
• Partner with engineering, quality, research, and production teams to support new product launches and manufacturing scale-up activities.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality management systems, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and support safety initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Utilize statistical analysis and data-driven methodologies to improve process capability and product quality.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Ceramics Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may also be considered.
• Several years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience within advanced manufacturing, injection molding, composites, ceramics, casting, or similar process-driven environments.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes through data analysis, statistical methods, and root-cause investigation.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, and 5S methodologies.
• Experience utilizing SPC, DOE, and other process optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with CAD software and tooling or fixture design.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Prior experience working within regulated manufacturing or aerospace-related environments is advantageous.
• A proactive mindset, leadership capability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Bonus opportunity as part of the total rewards package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to support long-term career growth.
• Opportunity to work on advanced manufacturing technologies within a collaborative and innovation-driven organization.
• Exposure to high-impact engineering projects and the ability to influence process performance, product quality, and operational success.

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