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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace - Boston, MA

Boston, Massachusetts Permanent USD130,000 - USD190,000 per year View Job Description
This Senior Manufacturing Engineer position supports propulsion hardware production by leading process development, manufacturing improvements, and operational excellence initiatives. The role focuses on developing tooling, improving production processes, and ensuring high-reliability flight hardware is manufactured efficiently and to quality standards.
  • Build next-gen space propulsion systems High impact role with strong autonomy
  • High impact role with strong autonomy

About Our Client

Our client develops advanced technologies supporting space, aerospace, and national security missions. Their work combines precision manufacturing, innovation, and mission-critical engineering to deliver highly reliable systems for demanding environments.

Job Description

This Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for:

  • Leading and directing manufacturing process development and continuous improvement activities.
  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining work instructions, SOPs, and manufacturing specifications.
  • Designing and improving tooling, fixtures, and production methods for high-reliability aerospace hardware.
  • Providing technical guidance and training to production teams and supervisors.Collaborating with engineering, quality, supply chain, testing, and program management teams.
  • Implementing statistical process controls and driving product quality improvements.
  • Planning manufacturing process activities to align with production schedules and operational needs.
  • Evaluating, selecting, and ordering tooling, materials, and equipment to support 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

A Successful Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
  • 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, ideally within aerospace, defense, or space industries.
  • Experience supporting propulsion, flight hardware, or other high-reliability products.
  • Strong knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing best practices.
  • Experience with CAD tools and MES platforms.
  • Ability to work independently, make decisions, and drive initiatives with minimal oversight.
  • Cleanroom manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Experience with thermal/vacuum systems, optical alignment, or spaceflight hardware preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Base salary dependent on experience
  • Opportunity to join a growing team supporting critical propulsion programs.
  • High-visibility role with significant ownership and decision-making responsibility.
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and unmetered vacation.
  • Medical and dental coverage with substantial employer contribution.
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.
  • Life insurance and disability coverage.
  • Education assistance and professional development support.



Apply today to be considered within 24 hours!

Contact
Ashley Santos
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7066161

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Boston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ashley Santos
Job Reference
JN-072026-7066161