Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Defense- Lexington, MA

Lexington, Massachusetts Permanent USD135,000 - USD165,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to drive manufacturing process development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives across production operations. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing precision tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes that support the assembly, integration, inspection, testing, and handling of highly reliable aerospace hardware.
  • Start up outside of Boston building new facility north of the city
  • Great leadership with immense growth opportunity

About Our Client

Join an innovative aerospace and defense organization developing advanced space technologies that support critical national security and mission-critical applications. This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing programs that push the boundaries of engineering excellence, precision, and reliability.

Job Description

  • Lead manufacturing process development and continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
  • Design, develop, and optimize tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions that improve product quality, throughput, and repeatability.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and hands-on support to production personnel and supervisors.
  • Develop, update, and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Implement process improvements that enhance cost, quality, delivery performance, and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to understand manufacturing requirements and drive effective process changes.
  • Coordinate manufacturing development activities with production scheduling and operational priorities.
  • Establish and maintain process controls, including statistical process control (SPC) methods where appropriate.
  • Support root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Identify, specify, and procure manufacturing equipment, tooling, and materials that support operational goals.
  • Evaluate opportunities for automation, equipment upgrades, and process optimization.



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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
  • 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within a low- to medium-volume production environment.
  • Strong understanding of advanced Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES); Tulip experience is a plus.
  • CAD proficiency for tooling, fixture, and manufacturing support activities.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable process improvements.
  • Experience working in cleanroom manufacturing environments.
  • Knowledge of precision optical alignment processes.
  • Familiarity with thermal vacuum testing systems and environments.
  • Experience supporting qualification hardware, flight hardware, or other mission-critical aerospace products.
  • Background in aerospace, defense, satellite, propulsion, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and flexible vacation policy
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage with significant employer contribution
  • 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability protection
  • Professional development and educational assistance opportunities
Contact
Jack Donahue
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081672

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Lexington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jack Donahue
Job Reference
JN-082026-7081672
 

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