Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace - Boston, MA

About the role

You will lead and manage manufacturing process development and continuous improvement initiatives. You will design, develop, and implement tooling, fixtures, and production solutions for complex assemblies. You will drive process optimization to enhance product quality, efficiency, and cost performance. You will create and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation. You will collaborate cross-functionally with design, quality, supply chain, production, and program teams. You will support production teams with technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting expertise. You will plan and coordinate manufacturing activities in line with production schedules and resource constraints. You will implement and promote statistical process control methods to ensure consistent product quality. You will analyze process capability and identify opportunities to improve control, repeatability, and performance. You will specify and source equipment, tooling, and materials required to support manufacturing operations. You will contribute to long-term process improvement strategies aligned to business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage manufacturing process development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Design, develop, and implement tooling, fixtures, and production solutions for complex assemblies
• Drive process optimization to enhance product quality, efficiency, and cost performance
• Create and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, quality, supply chain, production, and program teams
• Support production teams with technical guidance, training, and troubleshooting expertise
• Plan and coordinate manufacturing activities in line with production schedules and resource constraints
• Implement and promote statistical process control methods to ensure consistent product quality
• Analyze process capability and identify opportunities to improve control, repeatability, and performance
• Specify and source equipment, tooling, and materials required to support manufacturing operations
• Contribute to long-term process improvement strategies aligned to business goals

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Engineering (Mechanical or related discipline preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within a low-to-medium volume production environment
• Strong understanding of precision manufacturing, including GD&T principles
• Experience with CAD tools and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve manufacturing processes and workflows
• Familiarity with statistical process control and quality-focused methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Self-motivated and capable of working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience in cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environments
• Exposure to aerospace, defense, or high-reliability hardware production
• Knowledge of optical alignment, thermal systems, or vacuum technologies
• Experience supporting qualification or flight hardware programs

Benefits

Competitive compensation package of $130,000-$195,000 based on level of experience
Generous holiday allowance including paid time off and flexible leave
Comprehensive healthcare and dental plans with significant employer contribution
Retirement savings plan with company matching
Life insurance and disability coverage for added security
Professional development and education support opportunities
Opportunity to work onsite in Boston within a high-growth, technology-driven environment
Exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects with meaningful, real-world applications
Collaborative culture that encourages innovation, ownership, and career progression

Pay

$130,000 - $195,000 based on level of experience

Schedule

Not specified