Manufacturing Engineer - Direct Hire

Manufacturing Engineer - Direct Hire at Advantage Technical Manufacturing Engineer - Direct Hire at Advantage Technical in SOUTH HAMILTON, Massachusetts Posted in 14 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer -

Process Planning Compensation:

up to $115,000 Reports to: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Role Overview The Manufacturing Engineer supports the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for high?precision products. This role is central to improving efficiency, enhancing product quality, and ensuring production targets are consistently met. The engineer collaborates across departments-including Design Engineering, Quality, Operations, and the shop floor-to strengthen product flow, maintain documentation accuracy, and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Process & Design Review Evaluate product designs for manufacturability, appropriate tolerances, quality requirements, and cost?impacting features. Define the complete manufacturing process for components and assemblies, ensuring alignment with production capabilities. Determine fixture and gage requirements for new parts and either design or source the necessary tooling. Documentation & Systems Create and maintain manufacturing routes and bills of material within the ERP system. Review Engineering Change Orders and update process documentation accordingly. Maintain accurate and up?to?date process instructions, tooling documentation, and related technical records. Collaboration & Problem Solving Work closely with manufacturing engineers, design engineers, quality personnel, supervisors, and machine operators to maximize productivity and product quality. Participate in root?cause investigations and corrective actions for quality issues. Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance throughput, reduce waste, and improve consistency. Required Skills & Competencies Experience with CNC machining, including work?holding principles and machining fundamentals. Strong understanding of general machine shop practices and measurement techniques. Proficiency with CAD/solid modeling tools and familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, and dimensioning standards. Experience with ERP/MRP systems for routing, BOM creation, and documentation control. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently, think creatively, and manage tasks with minimal supervision. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Additional Notes This role requires a blend of technical expertise, hands?on problem solving, and cross?functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is detail?oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast?paced manufacturing environment.