Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Bearings - Marlborough, MA

Marlborough, Massachusetts Permanent USD140,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
The Bearings Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead the engineering team responsible for product design, applications engineering, manufacturing process development, tooling design, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Tool Room, and Customer Service teams to optimize bearing production, improve manufacturing performance, and support new product development.
  • Lead engineering for precision bearing manufacturing
  • Drive tooling, process, and product innovation

About Our Client

Our client is a family-owned, global manufacturer of semi-precision bearings, metal stampings, machined components, and bearing assemblies serving a diverse range of industrial markets. The company is recognized for its technical expertise, manufacturing excellence, and long-standing commitment to quality.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team.
  • Provide technical support for bearing and assembly design activities.
  • Review customer requirements and evaluate manufacturability.
  • Develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and production methods.
  • Design and support progressive and compound dies for bearing components.
  • Collaborate with toolmakers on tooling design and implementation.
  • Support machining, assembly, stamping, and heat-treat operations.
  • Drive process improvements that improve quality, productivity, and cost.
  • Resolve complex manufacturing and engineering issues.
  • Develop engineering documentation, work instructions, and ECOs.
  • Support PPAPs, process validations, capability studies, and corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer requirements.
  • Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and scrap reduction.
  • Manage engineering projects from concept through implementation.
  • Develop project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
  • Support customer technical inquiries and issue resolution.
  • Monitor tooling performance and implement improvements to reduce downtime.
  • Mentor engineers and support employee development initiatives.

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.

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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Leadership or project management experience within manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of bearing design and manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with metal stamping, progressive dies, machining, and assembly operations.
  • Knowledge of tooling design, heat treating, and case hardening processes.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, and Access.
  • Strong GD&T, blueprint reading, and engineering drawing interpretation skills.
  • Experience supporting ISO-certified manufacturing environments.
  • Proven project management and process improvement experience.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

What's on Offer

  • Lead a growing engineering organization
  • High-impact role with broad responsibility
  • Diverse mix of products and industries
  • Strong focus on innovation and improvement
  • Family-owned company culture
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

If you are an experienced Engineering Manager with a background in Leadership and Project Management, apply today for immediate consideration!

Contact
Madison Weber
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7072257

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Marlborough
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Madison Weber
Job Reference
JN-072026-7072257
 

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