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Manufacturing Engineer Belcan•3.9 Devens, MA Job Details $100,000•$166,000 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Technical engineering CAD design (engineering design task) Manufacturing facility Issue tracking Digital project management boards Defect tracking tools
NX Full Job Description Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer Pay Rate:
$100,000•$166,000 (3rd shift includes 15% differential; weekend shifts vary 10-15% differential) Job Type:
Direct Hire Location:
Devens, MA Schedule:
3rd Shift:
10:00 PM•6:30 AM Weekend 1st Shift:
Friday-Sunday, 6:00 AM•6:00 PM Weekend 2nd Shift:
Friday-Sunday, 6:00 PM•6:00 AM Job Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer serves as a key technical leader on the manufacturing floor, particularly during weekend and off-shift operations. This role is responsible for driving production stability, ensuring safety and quality standards, and enabling high-performance execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The engineer will make real-time decisions, mentor technicians, and act as a critical link between weekend operations and weekday engineering teams to improve processes and drive continuous improvement. Job Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary technical leader for weekend/off-shift manufacturing operations Make timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations Balance production output with safety and quality, including stopping work when necessary Lead through influence across cross-functional teams without direct authority Train, mentor, and develop technicians while maintaining accountability Train and coach technicians on high-precision manufacturing processes Translate engineering requirements into clear, actionable floor instructions Build trust and credibility through hands-on leadership and engagement Reinforce both procedural execution and underlying technical rationale Troubleshoot non-conformances in real time using structured problem-solving methods Distinguish between process drift and systemic/design issues Escalate complex engineering or system failures appropriately Ensure accurate documentation of issues and actions in systems such as Jira Serve as the communication link between weekend execution and weekday engineering teams Identify gaps in work instructions and process documentation Provide data-driven feedback to improve upstream engineering processes Maintain production flow, rhythm, and operational stability Ensure effective shift transitions and team readiness Verify technicians have required tools, materials, and instructions Support a safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment Required Qualifications:
Bachelor"s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical experience 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience Proficiency with NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM) Experience with Jira, Slack, Odoo, or similar ERP tools Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems Experience in FOAK or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments Ability to work required night/weekend/on-call shifts as needed Preferred Qualifications:
8+ years in high-complexity assembly environments Experience with electric motor-adjacent insulation systems (e.g., stator winding, VPI, taping, high-voltage isolation) Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
