Senior Product Development Engineer

Senior Product Development Engineer – Manufacturing & Process Billerica, MA - US Citizens only Gabriele & Company is working with an established manufacturer of custom engineered systems and precision mechanical assemblies serving the aerospace, defense, alternative energy, and medical markets. They have an immediate opening for a Senior Product Development Engineer — a hybrid role for an experienced engineer who can move fluidly between product design, NPI, manufacturing engineering, and process/tooling development. This is a hands‑on, technically deep position. You will own products and processes across their full lifecycle: from concept and proposal through prototype, production launch, and sustaining engineering. You will work directly with customers, suppliers, and internal manufacturing teams, and you will be expected to act as a subject matter expert in at least one core process discipline. What You’ll Do Design and develop new products, including conceptual design, drawing packages, GD&T, and design reviews Lead and support NPI from quote through production release, including cost estimating and proposal support Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, routings, and work instructions across machining, brazing, welding, assembly, and test Provide sustaining engineering and product support for the life of the product Interface directly with customers and suppliers on technical requirements, design review, and program coordination Lead failure analysis and corrective/preventive action; resolve inspection discrepancies using CMM data, test data, and hand measurement Process ECNs, DMRs, and MRB activity Participate in R&D and new‑technology development Mentor engineers and designers; serve as a technical resource across the team What You Bring 8+ years of related engineering experience spanning design, NPI, and manufacturing BS in Mechanical Engineering (or related) Demonstrated subject‑matter expertise in at least one of: CNC machining, brazing, GTAW welding, or precision assembly (machining and/or welding preferred) Experience with structural considerations for mil/aero applications — materials, shock and vibration Experience in military, aerospace, or other regulated/spec‑driven environments CNC and CMM programming familiarity; able to read and interpret inspection reports and use hand measuring tools Strong technical judgment — asks the right questions and drives issues to root cause US Citizenship required (ITAR) Preferred Knowledge of thermal engineering and thermal processes SolidWorks Oracle or comparable MRP

AS9100, ASME Y14.100, ASME Y14.5

Six Sigma Compensation Up to $130K base + 5% target bonus, plus comprehensive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gabriele & Company