MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Estados Unidos

Hudson, Massachusetts, United States

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Description Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Engineer to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth. This position will play a critical role in supporting low-volume, high-mix defense manufacturing with a strong emphasis on precision, documentation control, process discipline, and on-time delivery.

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Our Mission Statement To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions. At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Development
Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and standard work instructions.
Create and maintain manufacturing routers, process sheets, BOM structures, labor standards, and related ERP system data.
Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through production release.
Design and improve tooling, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing aids to enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
Evaluate manufacturing methods and implement process improvements to reduce waste, rework, downtime, and cycle time.
Support CNC machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, wire/cable operations, paint, and final integration processes.
Collaborate with Engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).

Continuous Improvement & Operational Support

Lead and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and 5S activities.
Analyze production bottlenecks, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and efficiency.
Conduct root cause analysis and support corrective/preventive action activities.
Monitor labor utilization, process flow, and operational performance metrics.
Provide technical support and assist production teams with problem-solving.
Participate in process audits and operational improvement activities. Quality & Compliance
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer requirements, engineering specifications, quality standards, and safety/environmental regulations.
Support compliance with ISO, AS9100, defense, and customer-specific requirements.
Assist with nonconformance investigations, corrective actions, process validation, FAI (First Article Inspection), process qualification, and inspection planning.
Maintain controlled documentation and revision management practices.
Support customer, internal, and regulatory audits. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to improve operational performance and meet production schedules.
Coordinate priorities, material flow, supplier quality issues, and customer deliverables across departments.
Provide technical guidance and training to operators and production personnel.
Support defense-related compliance activities and customer requirements.

What We Offer

401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals PTO – Up to 5 weeks Employer Paid Life Insurance Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave Generous Health Insurance Coverage Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements Employee Appreciation Events Competitive pay based on experience.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
3–7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in defense, aerospace, industrial equipment, machinery, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix manufacturing operations strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, welding, assembly, and related manufacturing processes.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing documentation, and production control processes.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, schematics, and technical specifications.
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action systems.
Familiarity with process validation, process optimization, and manufacturing best practices.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard engineering/manufacturing software tools; CAD experience preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Hands-on, team-oriented approach with the ability to work directly on the production floor.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Preferred qualifications: o AS9100 or ISO manufacturing experience o Defense manufacturing or government contract experience o Experience with CNC machining and fabrication environments o Lean/Six Sigman certification o Experience supporting ERP implementations or process optimizations

Related Military Job Codes

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

Army MOS: 914A – Allied Trades Warrant Officer
Navy NEC: HT – Hull Maintenance Technician
Air Force AFSC: 62E – Developmental Engineer
Marine Corps MOS: 1316 – Metal Worker

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