Manufacturing Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing - Foxborough MA

Boston, Massachusetts Permanent USD110,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing manufacturing organization focused on automation, process improvement, and operational excellence. This role partners with cross-functional teams to enhance production efficiency, equipment performance, and manufacturing processes through data-driven improvements and technology-driven solutions.
  • Join a growing advanced manufacturing organization
  • Hands-on role driving automation and process improvement initiatives

About Our Client

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading manufacturer of engineered material solutions serving diverse industrial markets. The organization is investing heavily in automation, manufacturing technology, and operational excellence initiatives to support continued growth and enhance production capabilities.

Job Description

  • Develop, implement, and support manufacturing automation and process control solutions across production operations.
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual, repetitive, and non-value-added processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Support and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robotics, machine vision systems, sensors, and industrial control equipment.
  • Integrate manufacturing equipment with ERP, MES, production monitoring, and data collection systems.
  • Analyze manufacturing processes and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts, perform root-cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
  • Support equipment commissioning, upgrades, modifications, and capital improvement projects.
  • Develop and maintain equipment standards, system documentation, and operating procedures.
  • Utilize Lean Manufacturing, 6S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and increase operational performance.
  • Establish process capability metrics, cycle-time standards, and production performance benchmarks.
  • Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT teams to deliver manufacturing technology improvements.
  • Leverage data analysis tools and manufacturing metrics to drive informed operational decisions.

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 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 Manufacturing Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, automation, controls, industrial systems, or related environments.
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, machine vision systems, industrial controls, and sensors.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing technologies including MES, ERP, SCADA, or production data collection systems.
  • Proficiency with data analytics tools such as SQL, Power BI, Python, or similar platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering design software.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Experience leading automation projects, equipment upgrades, or manufacturing improvement initiatives is highly desirable.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary between $110,000 - $120,000, depending on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced automation and manufacturing technologies.
  • Exposure to high-impact capital projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong career growth opportunities within a stable and expanding organization.
Contact
Lourdes Rodriguez
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7140942

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Boston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lourdes Rodriguez
Job Reference
JN-112026-7140942
 

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