Manufacturing Engineering, Assembly

We are seeking a Manufacturing and Assembly Engineer to lead and optimize our end-to-end manufacturing and assembly operations. This role will focus on the development, improvement, and scaling of complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly processes, ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will act as a technical expert, project leader, and mentor within the engineering team.

Design, develop, and implement robust manufacturing and assembly processes for new and existing products, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Assembly Optimization: Lead optimization of manual, semi-automated, and automated assembly operations, focusing on takt time reduction, error-proofing (poka-yoke), and ergonomic improvements.

New Product Introduction (NPI): Collaborate with R&D, Product Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth design transfer of new products into production.

Drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis initiatives to improve assembly yield, reduce defects, and lower manufacturing costs.

Validation and Compliance: Lead equipment and process validation activities and ensure all processes meet relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g., Tooling and Fixtures: Specify, design, and oversee the procurement of assembly tools, fixtures, and test systems to support efficient and repeatable operations.

Interface with Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and external suppliers to resolve issues and ensure alignment across the product lifecycle.

Create and maintain comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and control plans.

Serve as a mentor to junior engineers and technicians. Lead cross-functional projects and support strategic initiatives across multiple departments.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience in manufacturing and assembly engineering roles.

Demonstrated expertise in developing and optimizing complex mechanical or electromechanical assembly processes.

Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma tools, and process validation methodologies.

Proficiency with CAD, SOLIDWORKS, ERP, and MRP (Mapics preferred) systems.

Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale manufacturing projects.

Prior experience in highly regulated industries such as medical, aerospace, or automotive.

Work Location: On-Site

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the Company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us.

We are always on the lookout for outstanding individuals with a strong work ethic, creative spirit and positive attitude.