Manufacturing Engineer – Process Planning

Manufacturing Engineer – Process Planning
Location: Beverly, MA
Salary Range: $85,000 – $115,000

Shape how precision products are built from the ground up—design manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and play a critical role in delivering high-quality CNC-machined components.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Process Planning to drive process development, improve production efficiency, and enhance product quality in a precision machining environment.
This role is highly collaborative and plays a key part in defining how components and assemblies are manufactured. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver with strong experience in CNC machining and process planning, who can work cross-functionally to optimize production and ensure consistent, high-quality output.

Key Responsibilities
Process Development & Planning

• Review product designs for manufacturability, tolerances, quality requirements, and cost drivers
• Define and document manufacturing processes for components and assemblies
• Create and maintain process routes and bills of material (BOMs) within ERP systems
• Determine and design fixtures and gages as needed

Documentation & Change Management

• Review Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and update process documentation accordingly
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date manufacturing documentation

Continuous Improvement & Quality

• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to improve productivity and process flow
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting CNC machining operations
• Strong knowledge of machine shop practices and measuring techniques
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• CAD/solid modeling experience (SolidWorks preferred)
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and GD&T

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with CNC machining and workholding principles
• Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software tools

Work Environment

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor
• Regular interaction with shop floor equipment and personnel

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the shop floor
• Manual dexterity for precision-related tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Visual acuity to read technical drawings and inspect components

Schedule & Travel

• Full-time, Monday–Friday (standard business hours)
• Occasional travel may be required

Why Join Us
Join a team focused on precision, quality, and continuous improvement, where your work directly impacts how high-performance products are designed, built, and delivered.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.