Manufacturing Engineer

Boyd•Billerica, MA

4d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a process-focused manufacturing engineer with a strong interest in continuous improvement and a passion for manufacturing to support our cooling equipment manufacturing team and support new product introductions. This individual must be a highly motivated self-starter with exceptional communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude. This role is based at our Billerica MA facility. You will be a member of a customer-focused, cross-functional manufacturing team interfacing with manufacturing personnel, manufacturing supervision, planning, purchasing, engineering and quality. In this role, you will promote a culture of lean manufacturing with an emphasis on eliminating waste in processes. This position will report to the Systems Manufacturing Engineering Manager as part of the Operations team. In this highly visible position in our Manufacturing Engineering department you will: Serve as first point of contact for technical issues at the shop floor level. Drive resolution of issues quickly and effectively to prevent re-occurrence. Promote a ‘Stop and Fix’ work environment to prevent quality escapes and improve work practices. Participate in new product development as a key member of cross functional product development teams providing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly input to the design team as well as planning and coordinating the prototype product builds. Design and implement process plan for electro-mechanical assembly and testing operations including re-circulating chillers, ambient cooling systems, and liquid to liquid pump stands. Lead Compliance Agency file updates for component changes and obsolescence. Lead facility and capital projects from planning, supplier engagement, approval and implementation. Support of regular Factory Maintenance Audits on Agency Listed Products. Development, specification, and improvements to process and product specific tooling. Research, design and develop more efficient workflows, methods and equipment including automation and electronic data capture. Create and revise process and product specific work instructions and routings. Define training requirements and develop training aids and competency tests for training for key processes. Work directly with shop floor personnel to identify areas for improvement and work to implement their ideas. Ensure process compliance to customer requirements and industry standards and lead efforts to address evolving requirements as standard and requirements change. Participate in problem solving teams and participate / lead 8D corrective actions as required. Control manufacturing costs by employing effective manufacturing methods and fixtures. Review drawing packages and conduct tolerance analyses versus customer requirements. Initiate and execute ECN for process changes using PLM and ERP tools. Conduct process failure analyses to determine root cause and corrective/preventive actions.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering required.
7+ years working as a manufacturing engineer is preferred.
An advanced degree or certifications in management, project management, Six Sigma or technical discipline a plus.
Willing to travel up to 15% of time domestic and international when required in support of manufacturing transfers and NPI at other Boyd sites.

Nice To Haves

Refrigeration Systems experience
New Product Introductions
Manufacturing Transfers (Domestic and International)
PPAP Process
Plant layout and workflow analysis
Lean Manufacturing
SolidWorks
Draft Sight
MS Excel
MS Project
Refrigeration systems Industrial process plumbing
Assembly process and work instruction development
Electrical wiring and mechanical assemblies
Torque Tools and Applications
Assembly Line / Work Cell design and implementation
Implementation of Facility Upgrades and Capital Projects

Responsibilities

Serve as first point of contact for technical issues at the shop floor level.
Drive resolution of issues quickly and effectively to prevent re-occurrence.
Promote a ‘Stop and Fix’ work environment to prevent quality escapes and improve work practices.
Participate in new product development as a key member of cross functional product development teams providing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly input to the design team as well as planning and coordinating the prototype product builds.
Design and implement process plan for electro-mechanical assembly and testing operations including re-circulating chillers, ambient cooling systems, and liquid to liquid pump stands.
Lead Compliance Agency file updates for component changes and obsolescence.
Lead facility and capital projects from planning, supplier engagement, approval and implementation.
Support of regular Factory Maintenance Audits on Agency Listed Products.
Development, specification, and improvements to process and product specific tooling.
Research, design and develop more efficient workflows, methods and equipment including automation and electronic data capture.
Create and revise process and product specific work instructions and routings.
Define training requirements and develop training aids and competency tests for training for key processes.
Work directly with shop floor personnel to identify areas for improvement and work to implement their ideas.
Ensure process compliance to customer requirements and industry standards and lead efforts to address evolving requirements as standard and requirements change.
Participate in problem solving teams and participate / lead 8D corrective actions as required.
Control manufacturing costs by employing effective manufacturing methods and fixtures.
Review drawing packages and conduct tolerance analyses versus customer requirements.
Initiate and execute ECN for process changes using PLM and ERP tools.
Conduct process failure analyses to determine root cause and corrective/preventive actions.