Manufacturing Process and Systems Engineer

BOSTON CENTERLESS LLC•Woburn, MA

13h•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for management, process development, training and integration of all destructive testing processes. Integration and automation where applicable. Train personnel to assure adequate staffing for current and future demands and assure real time maintenance of industry certifications. Support QA and in process quality requirements in support of the process and QA Manager. Capable of supporting customer and regulatory audits and documentation.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial engineering preferred)
Knowledgeable concerning mechanical principles, machining practices and the application of mathematics and dimensions to production machinery and tooling.
Solid experience improving production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training through the use of standard engineering concepts and practices.
Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational and communication skills
Excellent PC Skills and familiar with programming tools

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across the organization
Strong sense of responsibility, ownership and loyalty.
Flexible with high energy; able to coordinate and manage multiple projects smoothly; self-starter with ability to teach
Ability to systematically identify failure modes using tools like 5-Why or Fishbone and implement sustainable corrective actions.
Strong capability in driving waste reduction, cycle time improvement, and process stability, ensuring measurable gains.
Ability to work as a member, or lead, a project team with strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail. (2 competencies - collaboration and strong sense of prioritization)
Working knowledge of NADCAP requirements, audit readiness, and documentation control to maintain certification in Heat Treat, Tensile, and Hardness Testing operations.
Ability to develop and maintain clear SOPs, work instructions, and process maps to ensure repeatability, audit compliance, and effective training.
Effective communication and coordination with quality, IT, operations, and external auditors to implement improvements and system integrations.
Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe testing environment, supporting both operational efficiency and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Support process improvement efforts on centerless grinding operations through analysis and using available systems and tools to identify manufacturing inefficiencies.
Collect, analyze and report on data related to machine performance, process parameters and product output
Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to trouble shoot mechanical issues and implement corrective actions
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
Evaluate and improve material flow, setup reduction, machine utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Develop dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to monitor process performance.
Support manufacturing automation initiatives and machine connectivity projects.
Utilize programming and data analysis tools to collect, organize, and analyze production data.
Support implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies where appropriate.
Work closely with Quality Assurance to support and maintain compliance of the material testing laboratory to applicable certifications and standards