Manufacturing Engineer - Industrial Systems - Westborough, MA

The Manufacturing Engineer will support the production and industrialization of advanced capital equipment by developing manufacturing processes, improving production readiness, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role works closely with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturing operations achieve quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency objectives.

• Support new product introduction and production scale-up initiatives
• Drive process improvements across advanced capital equipment manufacturing, * Support new product introduction (NPI) and transition products from engineering into manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, routings, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements focused on quality, throughput, ergonomics, and cost reduction.
• Provide hands-on shop floor support to resolve manufacturing, quality, and yield issues.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams on DFM and DFA initiatives.
• Support material cost reduction and lead time improvement projects.
• Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Design or specify tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to improve component manufacturability and sourcing.
• Support ERP data accuracy, production reporting, and KPI tracking.
• Train and support production personnel on new processes and standard work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience within capital equipment, automation, or electromechanical manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting production activities on the manufacturing floor.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process development and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process controls.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing or supporting tooling, fixtures, and assembly processes.
• Experience working within ISO-based or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Work with industry-leading laser technology
• Support innovative capital equipment programs
• Exposure to new product introductions
• Highly collaborative engineering environment
• Global organization with growth opportunities
• Hands-on manufacturing impact
• Strong professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits

My client is a global technology leader and pioneer in advanced laser solutions used across industrial, medical, telecommunications, and scientific applications. With a strong focus on innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous growth, the company develops cutting-edge technologies that support customers around the world.