Job Title: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer/Mechanical Engineer II
Location: North Reading, MA
Duration: 8 Months, potential to Conversion/ Extension
Job Description:
Design and implement world-class manufacturing solutions that transition cutting-edge robotics products from concept to production at scale, driving quality excellence across global supply chains.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Apply Design for X (DFX) principles to transition autonomous robotic solutions and mechatronic systems from design to production
- Develop and qualify suppliers while managing product lifecycle changes across complex global supply chains
- Lead cross-functional quality improvement projects and drive technical root cause analysis for supplier defects
- Design and develop manufacturing test solutions for consumer electronics and robotics systems
- Implement best-in-class manufacturing systems for scalability, focusing on gearbox assembly, stator winding, rotor manufacturing, and motor integration
- Collaborate with design teams globally to influence product designs and ensure manufacturability at scale
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field
- Experience applying Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), or Design for X principles
- Experience with manufacturing processes including injection molding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, or electronics assembly
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and managing supplier relationships
- Knowledge of quality systems and methodologies including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or continuous improvement principles
- Experience with CAD software and technical drawing interpretation
- Understanding of statistical process control and capability analysis
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Further qualifications would be a plus:
- Master's degree in Engineering Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience with robotics, mechatronics, or electromechanical systems manufacturing
- Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype to mass production
- Knowledge of test engineering principles and automated test equipment development
- Experience with failure analysis techniques including FMEA, 8D, and root cause corrective action
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and smart manufacturing systems
- Experience working in global manufacturing environments across multiple time zones
- Strong project management skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences