Manufacturing Applications Engineer – Industrial – Auburn, MA

Auburn, Massachusetts
Michael Page
This role supports the design, application, and manufacturing of precision mechanical components used in demanding industrial environments. The position partners closely with sales, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions tailored to customer requirements. Client Details Our client is a well-established manufacturer with decades of experience producing highly engineered mechanical components for a diversified customer base. The organization is known for its strong internal collaboration, technical depth, and commitment to continuous improvement within a hands-on manufacturing environment. Description The Manufacturing Applications Engineer will design and modify mechanical components and assemblies while supporting production, process development, and customer-facing needs. This role combines applications engineering, DFMA, tooling involvement, and shop-floor collaboration to ensure products meet performance, quality, and cost targets. Key responsibilities include: Designing components, assemblies, tooling, and supporting manufacturing processes. Providing technical support to sales, customers, and internal production teams. Developing work instructions, cost models, and engineering documentation. Profile The ideal Manufacturing Applications Engineer candidate is a mechanically minded engineer with experience in manufacturing environments who likes working across design, production, and customer-facing functions. They bring strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization. Key qualifications include: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. Background in machining, metal stamping, assembly, or manufacturing methods. Proficiency in CAD tools and interpreting engineering drawings and tolerances. Job Offer This position offers the opportunity to play a critical engineering role within a stable, growing manufacturing organization. The role provides meaningful technical ownership, exposure to cross-functional work, and long-term career development potential. The package includes: Competitive base salary aligned with experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Collaborative, hands-on engineering environment. 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.