Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Boston, MA

Experience: 5–12 Years

Industry: Gas Turbine/ Aerospace

Type : Onsite

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong domain expertise in Turbine/Compressor Disk Manufacturing within the Gas Turbine or Aerospace industry. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in critical machining processes and a proven track record in process optimization, quality improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertise in Turbine/Compressor Disk Manufacturing

• Lead and support manufacturing processes for Turbine/Compressor disks

• Deep expertise in: Broaching, Curvic Grinding, Tip Grinding, Balancing.

• Ensure adherence to aerospace quality standards and process compliance

• Support new product introduction (NPI) and process development

• Analyze machine cycle times and identify improvement opportunities

• Implement strategies to reduce cycle time and improve throughput

• Optimize tool usage, machining parameters, and setups

• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles for efficiency improvement

• Analyze rejection trends and identify root causes

• Drive initiatives for scrap reduction and yield improvement

• Work closely with quality and production teams to improve first-pass yield

• Enhance process capability (Cp/Cpk) and ensure process stability

• Develop and standardize best practices across machining processes

• Support process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical / Aerospace engineering

• Strong knowledge of aerospace materials and machining processes

• Hands-on experience with CNC machining, grinding, and precision finishing

• Expertise in process optimization tools (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, Root Cause Analysis)

• Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawings, and tolerance stack-up analysis

• Good understanding of balancing techniques and rotating components

• Ability to work cross-functionally with design, quality, and production teams

Preferred:

• Experience in Gas Turbine, Aero Engine, or Rotating Equipment manufacturing

• Exposure to tight-tolerance machining and high-precision Gas Turbine components

Hands-on involvement in process validation and industrialization