Manufacturing Solutions Engineer

About the role

This role is located in Somerville, MA - We are a hybrid work environment and are in the office 3+ days/per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to deeply understand their operational challenges, goals, and success criteria — supporting solution architecture for their specific processes
• Work side-by-side with customers and partners to develop, configure, and implement Tulip solutions
• Support delivery of enterprise-level customer projects from kickoff through delivery, ensuring on-time, high-quality outcomes
• Build and maintain trusted relationships across customer organizations, from the shop floor to the C-suite
• Provide ongoing technical support to customers, diagnosing issues and driving resolution with urgency and care
• Leverage knowledge of OT/IT systems (MES, ERP, device integration) to guide customers through complex implementation decisions
• Serve as a consistent voice of the customer internally — surfacing insights, patterns, and feedback to Product and Engineering teams
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal processes, playbooks, and delivery frameworks

Key Skills or Experience

• 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations technology, or a related field, with demonstrated customer-facing project leadership
• Experienced in Operations Technology, including MES, ERP, or similar systems; architecting and implementation experience is a strong plus
• Experienced in system and device integration in the manufacturing industry
• Proven track record leading Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives; ability to walk a shop floor and identify opportunities
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills — written and verbal — with experience managing enterprise-level engagements
• 25% travel expected within North America

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or similar field

Benefits

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Company equity
• Competitive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D, FSA, Commuter Benefits, Parental Leave, and 401(K)
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy
• Virtual company events and happy hours
• Fitness subsidies
• Dog-friendly office

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.