About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Precision manufacturing — centerless grinding, metal processing, and material preparation (Engineering).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and report data on machine performance, process parameters, and production output.
• Work with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to raise productivity and quality.
• Improve material flow, reduce setup time, increase machine utilization, and drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) gains.
• Build dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to monitor process performance.
• Support manufacturing automation and machine connectivity projects; assist with Industry 4.0 implementations.
• Use programming and data-analysis tools to collect, organize, and interpret production data.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain compliance with applicable certifications and standards.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of mechanical principles, machining practices, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience improving production processes, SOPs, safety, quality, or operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with computer-based systems and programming/data tools.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (entry-level to early-career).
• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing or machine shop environments via work experience, internships, or training.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with problem-solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa).
• Familiarity with NADCAP requirements, audit readiness, and document control.
• Experience writing SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Ability to collaborate across quality, operations, maintenance, IT, and external partners.

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Work Environment & Schedule

• This is a fully onsite role in a manufacturing environment (Woburn, MA).
• Typical hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Exposure to operating machinery, oils, and cutting fluids; safety glasses required on the production floor.
• Must be able to read precision measuring instruments and machine gauges and recognize changes in machine operation by sound/visual cues.
• Reliable transportation to the facility is required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $60,000 – $70,000 per year. Actual pay will depend on qualifications, experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; company-paid disability and life insurance; paid holidays, vacation and sick time; tuition reimbursement; and an annual incentive program tied to company performance.

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Additional Details

• Employment type: Permanent, Full-time.
• Location: Woburn, MA (onsite).
• Application window: This posting lists an anticipated close date of Oct 23, 2026.
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer. Careertakes supports reasonable accommodations — if you need an accommodation for the application or interview process, please notify Careertakes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.