Manufacturing Engineer

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer role is based at the Turners Falls, MA production facility, reporting to plant leadership. This full‑time, in‑person position supports the collaborative production team by improving the efficiency of manufacturing operations and the facility’s production system.

The role involves improving manufacturing processes, supporting new product introductions, ensuring equipment and tooling readiness, driving quality assurance, applying lean principles, providing production support, analyzing data, and maintaining compliance and safety.

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for HVAC systems and components.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Develop and implement process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, and process flow diagrams.
• Document and review routings and Bill of Materials for accuracy.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to transition new HVAC products from prototype to full‑scale production.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring they meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis and provide feedback to improve product designs.
• Specify, design, and procure manufacturing equipment, tools, and fixtures to support production needs.
• Ensure all equipment and tools are maintained in good working condition and meet safety standards.
• Work with maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure high‑quality HVAC product production.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
• Work with quality assurance teams to monitor and improve product quality and reduce defects.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve production efficiency.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities in the manufacturing process and implement solutions to reduce production costs.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize workflow and increase productivity.
• Provide technical support to production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and maintain production flow.
• Investigate and troubleshoot production problems, implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Collect and analyze production data to monitor process performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, efficiency, quality, and cost metrics.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes comply with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Develop and implement safety protocols and conduct regular safety audits to identify and address hazards.
• Promote a culture of safety within the manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Current U.S. work authorization without needing future visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience training/implementing flow‑based manufacturing concepts (strongly preferred).
• Lean/Six Sigma or Black Belt certification (strongly preferred).

Benefits

Duravent offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance effective day one, 401(k) matching, paid holidays, vacation, PTO, merit and bonus programs, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance plan. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and requires current U.S. work authorization.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Thirteen paid holidays.
• Paid vacation and PTO/personal time off.
• Merit program and variable bonus programs.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance plan.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance