Product Manufacturing Engineer (Microelectronics) ALL LEVELS

Draper • Cambridge, MA

3d • $62,500 - $237,500

About The Position

Draper is seeking a Product Manufacturing Engineers who can bridge the gap between advanced prototype development and low-rate production. Unlike traditional production roles, this position is less about managing day-to-day builds and more about applying a system-level perspective to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and readiness for scaled production. A key part of this role is the ability to understand and interpret product specifications and requirements, then define the production capabilities and processes needed to consistently meet them. The ideal candidate brings experience with DfX principles, cross-functional collaboration, and vendor management to guide cutting edge hardware from concept through manufacturing transition. Familiarity with the DoD Manufacturing Readiness Level process is highly desirable. Experience with quality management systems such as ISO9001 or AS9100. Current in scope Secret or Top Secret security clearance is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant field.
• 1-7 years experience in Product Engineering or related.
• Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
• Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the DoD Manufacturing Readiness Level process is highly desirable.
• Experience with quality management systems such as ISO9001 or AS9100.

Responsibilities

• Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs to create product concepts.
• Gather materials or resources needed to design the product.
• Test the product for usability and safety.
• Oversee the manufacturing and production process to set standards
• Drive solutions to complex problems with limited direction – contribute to requirements development, propose ways forward, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
• Provide insight and suggest design or process modifications based on quantitative data or results.
• Identify program/system-level technical risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Actively mentor less experienced engineers and provide thoughtful, constructive feedback.

Benefits

• Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level