Mechanical Engineer

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Mechanical Engineer II in Wilmington, MA.

Summary:

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help build and scale a prototyping and low-rate production operation. This is a senior individual contributor role - you'll design and prove out assembly processes, commission equipment, and drive build-to-build improvements in a fast-moving environment where the next build is rarely the same as the last.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in assembly environments for complex electromechanical products, including prototyping, NPI, or low-rate initial production. Comfortable with ambiguity, energized by rapid iteration, and motivated to roll up your sleeves and solve hard, hands-on problems.

This role rewards strong technical execution, cross-functional collaboration, and a bias for learning quickly from each build. This role also provides day to day technical leadership guiding junior engineers and coordinating the work that gets a build across the line.

Duties:

• Develop and prove out assembly methods - joining, fastening, adhesive bonding, press-fits, human-assisted automation, and robotic assembly - with an emphasis on rapid iteration and reconfigurability between builds
• Drive manufacturing line concept, design, requirements, sizing/balancing/timing, material flow, vendor selection, equipment specification, installation, and commissioning - designing for flexibility and speed-to-learn
• Define build instrumentation and data capture to maximize learning per build cycle; Translate build observations into actionable process feedback and contribute to the build report/lessons-learned process that feeds the next iteration
• Design and build quick-turn fixtures and tooling; Make practical build-vs-buy decisions - knowing when 80% is good enough to learn; Leverage rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, laser cutting, modular framing) for process tooling
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
• 7+ years of direct manufacturing engineering experience in assembly environments for complex electromechanical products, including prototyping, NPI, or low-rate initial production
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and ramp-up of assembly operations
• Strong knowledge of assembly methods including mechanical joining, fastening, adhesive bonding, press-fits, human-assisted automation, and robotic assembly
• Track record of driving design-build-test loops and rapid physical iteration in environments with evolving specs and incomplete documentation
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments
• Experience providing technical leadership and coordinating the work of engineers and technicians on a build or project team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience with build instrumentation, data capture, and structured lessons-learned processes in prototype or development builds
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods for process tooling (3D printing, laser cutting, modular framing)
• Experience in R&D, skunkworks, or advanced development environments
• Experience partnering with product design teams on manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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