Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer

This is a great full-time opportunity to join our internal Billerica Manufacturing Engineering team that is responsible for delivering next generation materials for our 3D printers. You will be have the ability to demonstrate your understanding of the entire manufacturing process including tooling/fixture design, extrusion, data acquisition/analysis.  You will work directly with multi-disciplinary teams of mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers to contribute to a collaborative and engaging work environment. You will be an integral part of Markforged’s mission to bring industrial production to the point of need by creating new capabilities, improving processes, reducing cost, improving safety and enhancing manufacturing capabilities. From lean initiatives to smart factory layouts, you’ll lead efforts that boost efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance quality across every stage of our manufacturing operations. You will work closely with the Manufacturing, Program/Product Engineering, and Health & Safety departments to keep projects on schedule and ensure that new processes are smoothly introduced from pilot programs through commercialization identifying and resolving any issues.

What will you do?

• Design and optimize manufacturing processes using best practices
• Drive cost saving initiatives through smarter process design and methods
• Assist on facility layout to improve efficiency and flow of facility
• Validate routings assumptions and cost standards for financial measurement
• Identify new internal manufacturing opportunities
• Coordinates pilot projects to validate new equipment
• Successfully documents new processes and ensures successful transitions to other departments
• Generate production level documentation (WIs / SOPs / ECOs) to a high technical standard
• Develops user friendly mechanical methods to reduce setup time, change over, load and unload times using innovative technology and mistake proofing.
• Design and build out process to validate material specifications, critical-to-quality (CTQ) functional requirements, and full system performance
• Allows operators to conduct highest value work possible by systematically identifying, prioritizing and eliminating any non-value added steps that can be addressed through improved equipment design or process improvement.
• Relentlessly utilizes additive Manufacturing principles to make the life of the operator better!

What you have?

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Plastics, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial
• 0-2 year of experience in a manufacturing facility
• Prior experience with plastics processing and extrusion 
• A self-starter who has demonstrated problem solving, ideation, creativity, and investigative skills
• Enjoys working in a hands-on, maker space environment with prototype and machine shop equipment
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods and environments
• Prior experience with technical project management practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong grasp of mechanical drawings, GD&T, and detailed schematics
• Experience with Solidworks/ Fusion 360 or other CAD
• A collaborative mindset with clear communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for continuous improvement and driving real results
• Passion for additive manufacturing, and experience with 3D printers

Salary Range

The pay range for this role is expected to be between $72,250 - $90,000.  Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed and the applicant’s skill set.  The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other components may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.