Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Wakefield, MA

An innovative advanced manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead CNC process development, multi-axis programming, and production-scale manufacturing initiatives. This is a high-visibility leadership role where you'll solve complex technical challenges, establish engineering standards, and drive quality, efficiency, and operational excellence across the business.

Client Details

Our client is a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing company that specializes in delivering precision-engineered solutions for customers across a variety of innovative and technology-driven industries. The organization combines expertise in precision machining, additive manufacturing, reverse engineering, and process development to deliver high-quality, technically complex products.

Description

• Lead the development, optimization, and implementation of complex CNC machining processes and multi-axis programming strategies.
• Serve as the technical authority for advanced manufacturing process development and machining operations.
• Design scalable production processes that transition successfully from prototype development through full-scale manufacturing.
• Develop, implement, and govern engineering standards, methodologies, tooling strategies, fixturing approaches, and process documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, repeatability, and productivity.
• Establish documentation best practices and maintain accurate manufacturing records within ERP systems.
• Implement advanced quality control methodologies, process verification techniques, metrology systems, and statistical process controls.
• Partner closely with customers and internal stakeholders to translate technical requirements into effective manufacturing solutions.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving initiatives and resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineering and manufacturing personnel to strengthen technical capability across the organization.
• Evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies, machining methodologies, and programming techniques to enhance overall business performance.
• Manage multiple technical projects simultaneously while ensuring delivery to quality, cost, and schedule expectations.

Profile

• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering and CNC process development.
• Expert knowledge of multi-axis machining, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to scale operations from prototype production to high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong experience developing standardized processes, documentation, and quality systems.
• Advanced understanding of GD&T, metrology, dimensional inspection, and quality management principles.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes.
• Proven mentorship and leadership capability with a passion for developing other engineers.
• Experience within regulated manufacturing environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with advanced CAM software such as Hypermill or ESPRIT would be highly beneficial.
• Engineering, manufacturing, or related technical qualifications preferred, supported by relevant industry experience.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing advanced manufacturing organization investing heavily in engineering excellence and innovation.
• High-impact senior-level position with significant influence on manufacturing strategy, technical standards, and operational performance.
• Exposure to complex engineering challenges and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborative environment where technical expertise, innovation, and continuous improvement are highly valued.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent while establishing company-wide best practices.
• Career growth potential within an expanding organization serving advanced technology sectors.
• Autonomy to lead critical technical initiatives and implement transformational improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to diverse projects spanning precision machining, process development, and production optimization.

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