Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Leominster, MA

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineer

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized manufacturer that develops highly engineered products used across a variety of critical industries, including life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing, and technology. Their innovative solutions support essential production processes for customers around the world, helping organizations improve efficiency, quality, and reliability. The company is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership of projects, and continuously develop their skills. Employees benefit from strong leadership support, access to global resources, and opportunities to work alongside international teams on challenging engineering and manufacturing initiatives. With a reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth, the organization offers a stable platform for engineers who want to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers within a forward-thinking manufacturing business.

Job Description

Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on increasing productivity, efficiency, and manufacturing performance.
• Develop, standardize, and optimize tooling, fixtures, assembly processes, and manufacturing equipment.
• Partner with production teams to identify and implement quality, throughput, and cost-saving improvements.
• Support capital equipment planning, justification, procurement, and installation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and new product development teams to ensure manufacturability of new products and processes.
• Design and improve assembly workstations and equipment with a focus on safety and ergonomics.
• Create and maintain process controls, manufacturing documentation, visual work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Analyze manufacturing performance data and implement corrective actions to reduce waste, scrap, and rework.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and provide front-line technical support for manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to production issues and customer concerns.
• Evaluate, specify, and source manufacturing tools, gauges, fixtures, and assembly aids.
• Support engineering change management and ensure successful implementation of product and process updates.
• Work closely with local and global teams to drive standardization and best-practice sharing across manufacturing operations.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience or related technical experience.
• Strong background in assembly, manufacturing, and production processes.
• Experience utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC) and quality improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Proven expertise with FMEA, DFMA, Root Cause Analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or BlackBelt certification preferred.
• Experience implementing and analyzing quality systems and process improvements.
• Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities independently while contributing within a team environment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to join a stable, global manufacturing organization with strong market presence.
• Exposure to international engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness programs.
• Strong retirement savings program with employer contributions and matching opportunities.
• Generous paid time off package, including vacation, holidays, wellness days, caregiver leave, and sick time.
• Industry-leading parental leave benefits and family-building support programs.
• Paid volunteer days to support community involvement.
• Inclusive and collaborative company culture that values employee growth and development.
• Opportunity to contribute to site expansion projects, manufacturing excellence initiatives, and leading-edge engineering programs.

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Leominster

Contract Type: Permanent