Process Engineer - Industrial - Salem, MA

The Process Engineer develops and optimizes manufacturing processes for high‑precision machined components, ensuring efficiency, quality, and strong production flow. The engineer collaborates across departments to drive manufacturability, solve problems, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Client Details

Our client is a long‑established U.S.-based manufacturer known for delivering exceptionally precise mechanical components used in advanced applications across multiple industries. They invest heavily in engineering excellence, employee development, and modern manufacturing technology to maintain best‑in‑class production capabilities.

Description

Process Engineer will play a critical role in defining, refining, and improving manufacturing workflows for CNC‑machined components and assemblies.

This includes reviewing designs for manufacturability, determining tooling and fixture requirements, creating process documentation, and supporting root‑cause analysis for quality issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Define machining processes, fixtures, gages, routes, and BOMs within the ERP system.
• Review drawings, tolerances, and engineering changes for manufacturability and process accuracy.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manufacturing engineer with strong CNC machining knowledge, excellent problem‑solving skills, and experience supporting high‑precision machining operations. Also, they have strong communication skills, ERP familiarity, and CAD proficiency are essential.

Candidate Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC manufacturing engineering experience with solid understanding of machining principles.
• CAD/solid modeling skills (SolidWorks preferred) and familiarity with dimensioning standards.
• Strong grasp of machine shop practices, measurement methods, and process planning fundamentals.

Job Offer

The successful candidate will join a highly skilled engineering team within a stable and growing advanced manufacturing organization. Competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and an engaging technical environment make this an excellent long‑term career move.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and full benefits package.
• Opportunities for career development and exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborative environment focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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.