Manufacturing Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development Engineer - Manufacturing

Woburn, MA

Permanent

In this highly visible role within the Engineering department, the selected candidate will be responsible for a broad range of product design, development, and manufacturing engineering activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading conceptual design and development of new products, ensuring alignment with customer and industry specifications.
• Reviewing and approving engineering drawing packages, including analysis against customer requirements, manufacturing feasibility, GD&T standards, and cost considerations.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive, high-quality technical documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Serving as the Product Support Engineer, providing ongoing technical support from product introduction through end-of-life.
• Developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, including tooling design, process routing, and work instructions.
• Leading the design and development of fixtures for machining, brazing, welding, testing, and related operations.
• Collaborating with subject matter experts in machining, brazing, heat treatment, and welding to implement efficient, cost-effective processes that meet quality and customer requirements.
• Ensuring timely product delivery through effective documentation release and hands-on factory floor support.
• Driving cost control initiatives by implementing efficient manufacturing methods and tooling solutions.
• Analyzing inspection and test data, including CMM reports, to ensure product compliance and quality standards.
• Managing engineering change processes, including ECNs, DMRs, and MRB activities.
• Leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions for process failures.
• Supporting new product quotations through detailed cost estimation.
• Participating in and leading cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Researching and implementing innovative workflows, methods, and equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
• Contributing to cross-functional project teams and participating in R&D initiatives.
• Mentoring junior engineers and designers to support team development and knowledge sharing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with direct involvement in new product introduction (NPI), product design, and manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience in machining, tooling, brazing, and/or GTAW welded assemblies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in SolidWorks and MRP systems (e.g., Oracle).
• Experience with MRB processes and familiarity with military and aerospace standards.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5, and AS9100 standards.
• Six Sigma certification or experience with continuous improvement methodologies.