Manufacturing Engineer

Overview of Role

The Manufacturing Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for supporting, improving, and expanding manufacturing equipment and processes. This position bridges manufacturing engineering, mechanical design, fabrication, CNC machining, and equipment maintenance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who is equally comfortable working in the office, machine shop, and production floor. They take ownership of challenges from identifying problems and designing solutions through fabrication, installation, and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Process Improvement and Engineering Support

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes and equipment to increase throughput, quality, reliability, ergonomics, and safety.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to production personnel, lead root-cause investigations, and implement solutions to recurring manufacturing problems.
• Document process changes, equipment settings, and test results so improvements can be repeated and maintained.

Equipment and Tooling Design

• Design and develop manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and machine components to support production needs and new manufacturing capabilities.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed manufacturing drawings.

Machining and Prototyping

• Program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machining equipment to support prototyping and machine-development projects.
• Support rapid prototyping and iterative machine-development projects from concept through implementation.
• Select materials, machining methods, and tolerances for prototype parts based on function, lead time, and manufacturability.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

• Support the installation, commissioning, modification, and qualification of new and existing manufacturing equipment.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers, contractors, suppliers, and outside machine shops as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment issues, collaborating with controls engineers on PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Perform and support preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Track recurring equipment failures and recommend design or maintenance changes that improve reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline; equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience will also be considered.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience designing mechanical components, tooling, fixtures, or manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Hands-on CNC machining experience, including programming, setup, and operation of mills or lathes.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to use precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, and height gauges.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and equipment commissioning.
• Ability to independently move projects from problem identification through design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or process-development environment.

Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and Location

This is a full-time position in Woburn, MA and will report to the Production Manager.

Travel for this role is expected to be between 0% - 5%.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include equity and benefits.

About ZwitterCo

ZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science - a new class of zwitterionic membranes with unprecedented fouling resistance. Our membrane solutions perform beyond the limits of traditional filtration, making it practical to treat complex wastewater, purify water for reuse, and maximize efficiency in food processing applications.

ZwitterCo serves customers in more than 20 countries across food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. We are rapidly investing in our technology, equipment, and global services platform to help our industrial customers achieve their most ambitious sustainability and growth targets.

We are grateful to have been named as Global Water Intelligence’s 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and Fast Company’s Top Innovators of 2024.