Manufacturing Process Engineer - Defense - Newington, NH

This Manufacturing Engineer role supports the setup, qualification, and ongoing improvement of molding-based production processes within a precision, high‑reliability manufacturing environment.

The position combines hands‑on engineering, documentation, equipment troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance production efficiency and quality.

Client Details

Our client is a global technology leader serving a wide range of industrial and mission‑critical markets. They specialize in developing high‑reliability systems and components engineered for extreme environments, supporting applications across aerospace, defense, automation, energy, and advanced research industries.

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting and improving molding processes across a complex and technically demanding production environment. This role includes designing and implementing molding systems, developing documentation, assisting with equipment installation, analyzing workflows, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain documentation for molding equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Evaluate workflows, implement improvements, and support cost‑saving and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to support equipment installation, troubleshooting, and design update.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, hands‑on engineer with direct experience in molding technologies such as encapsulation molding, transfer molding, compression molding, or potting. They excel at troubleshooting, communicating complex ideas, and working within multidisciplinary teams to support productivity, quality, and process reliability.

Key Qualifications:

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience designing or supporting molds and molding systems.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, Lean/6 Sigma knowledge, and adaptability.

Job Offer

This role provides the opportunity to support cutting‑edge molding technologies while contributing to the development of a new production line in a highly innovative environment.

Highlights Include:

• Competitive Base & Benefits.
• Work with advanced molding systems and high‑reliability components.
• Professional growth in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• A mission‑driven culture committed to integrity, innovation, and safety.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.