Lead Manufacturing Engineer
MORSE Corp - Cambridge, MA
Hiring: Lead Manufacturing Engineer Company: MORSE Corp Location: Cambridge, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:34:46 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, R About the job Required Skills: •Scale manufacturing processes from R&D prototype builds to higher volume and fieldable manufacturing •Interface with mechanical and electrical design engineers during product development for DfM & DfA considerations, to ensure a smoother transition to manufacturing •Create, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials •Develop and document manufacturing procedures, work instructions, setup sheets, safety processes, routers, inspection points, and QC documentation •Develop and implement manufacturing processes including process definition, PFMEA, equipment definition and selection, layout planning, integration coordination, startup, qualification, and training •Interface directly with technicians to ensure manufacturing processes are being followed and implemented correctly and safely. •Identify and implement process improvements for yield, quality, throughput, or other KPI as appropriate •Utilize analytical skills to perform root cause investigation analysis and provide recommendations for corrective and preventative actions Qualifications: •US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or another relevant Engineering degree •Proven ability to coordinate among multiple shifting priorities and flourish in a dynamic environment. •Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between design engineers (ME/EE) and manufacturing vendors, ensuring design intent matches production capabilities. •Fluent in SolidWorks & 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) for the design, documentation, and lifecycle management of parts, large assemblies, drawings, and metadata. •Demonstrated capacity to design and implement assembly jigs, fixtures, and Go/No-Go inspection gauges to ensure repeatable, high-yield production. •Practiced in LEAN manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) principles with a history of ownership and execution of process improvement projects. •Proficient in GD&T (ASME Y14.5 standards), drawing reviews, and performing tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure parts fit consistently during assembly. •Demonstrated capacity to travel as required, up to 10%. •Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year. MORSE maintains an “open” leave policy that does not restrict exempt, regular full-time employees to a specific number of paid sick or vacation days. However, this policy is not an “unlimited” paid leave policy. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!