Principal Manufacturing Engineer - CNC - Burlington, MA

Burlington, Massachusetts Permanent USD150,000 - USD200,000 per year View Job Description
This is a high-impact technical leadership position for an experienced CNC manufacturing expert who enjoys solving difficult machining challenges while helping build scalable manufacturing systems. The successful candidate will serve as a technical authority across programming, process development, quality, and production while supporting the company's next phase of growth.
  • Directly influence manufacturing strategy and technical direction
  • Help shape the next generation of manufacturing processes and engineering talent

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing organization that provides highly engineered precision machining and manufacturing solutions to customers operating in demanding, quality-driven industries. The business has established a reputation for solving complex manufacturing challenges and is investing heavily in expanding its technical and operational capabilities.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, this engineer will take ownership of the company's most technically challenging CNC manufacturing initiatives while helping build the systems, standards, and processes needed to support long-term growth.Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading complex CNC manufacturing engineering projects involving multi-axis machining, tooling, fixturing, and process optimization
  • Developing and standardizing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and documentation systems
  • Driving production readiness and scale-up efforts from prototype through full-rate manufacturing
  • Partnering with customers and internal stakeholders to translate product requirements into robust manufacturing solutions
  • Supporting quality initiatives through GD&T application, metrology strategies, process controls, and continuous improvement efforts
  • Mentoring engineers, machinists, and operators while elevating overall technical capability across the organization
  • Identifying and implementing innovative machining technologies, methodologies, and best practices

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

Qualified candidates will possess a strong combination of hands-on machining expertise, manufacturing engineering experience, and process development capabilities.Key qualifications include:

  • Extensive CNC manufacturing engineering experience within a precision machining environment
  • Advanced CNC programming experience utilizing Hypermill, ESPRIT, or similar CAM software
  • Strong familiarity with Haas, Okuma, and/or Heidenhain-controlled equipment
  • Expertise in GD&T, metrology, and tight-tolerance manufacturing environments
  • Deep understanding of metals, machining fundamentals, tooling, cutting strategies, and process optimization
  • Experience with 5-axis machining and/or advanced turning applications
  • Proven success supporting production launches, manufacturing scale-up, and process transfer activities
  • Experience within regulated manufacturing environments such as AS9100, ISO 13485, or similar quality systems
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor others and provide technical leadership

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy and standards across the organization
  • Highly visible position with significant customer interaction and executive exposure
  • Potential future leadership trajectory as the engineering team continues to expand
  • Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with the stability of an established business
  • Benefits provided per offer letter.



Interested? Apply today!

Contact
Sean Shepardson
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7132232

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Burlington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sean Shepardson
Job Reference
JN-102026-7132232
 

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