Manufacturing Engineer II
Planet Pharma Group · Chicopee, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Planet Pharma Group (industrial) in Chicopee, MA. Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE) and product/process.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, FMEA, CAPA, DOE, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $103k–$152k.
Median of the low and high ends of 45 live postings that list pay, out of 87 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 86 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (7+ years)
Typical $96k–$145k, from 37 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 54%
- Automation 52%
- ✓ Lean 49%
- Six Sigma 33%
- Root cause 32%
- SolidWorks 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CAPA, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Planet Pharma Group
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Planet Pharma GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Create documentation to support new and improved manufacturing processes
- ◆Write and perform process validations
- ◆Make recommendations for equipment purchases based upon manufacturing needs
- ◆Perform IQ/OQ/PQ as required on equipment
- ◆Disposition NCR’s and CAPA’s as assigned
- ◆Perform experiments including but not limited to DOE’s to characterize and improve processes
- ◆Interface directly with assemblers, production supervisors, leads, engineers, and management on a routine basis
- ◆Coordinate with suppliers and external resources needed in developing and implementing new processes
- ◆Work closely with R&D and Manufacturing to capture and interpret design intent in order to refine and improve processes
- ◆Facilitate excellent communications between all team members
- ◆Responsible for communicating business related issues or opportunities to next management level
- ◆For employees with supervisory responsibilities, ensure that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition
- ◆Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures
- ◆Responsible for ensuring compliance with Quality Procedures, Laws and Regulations of the applicable markets
- ◆Performs other duties assigned as needed
Experience
- ✓5-7 years related work experience, preferably in a medical device manufacturing environment preferred
- ✓Excellent hands?on communication and interpersonal skills
- ✓Experienced in MS Word, Excel, and Project
- ✓Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE) and product/process. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- ✓Experience with CAD Software (Solid Works & AutoCAD) preferred
- ✓Strong Lean Manufacturing background preferred.
- ✓Experience in a Controlled Room environment preferred i.e cleanroom (CER)
- ✓Must be able to multi?task and operate in a fast-paced environment with minimal training and supervision.
- ✓Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- ✓Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management, both in the Manufacturing group and cross?functionally
- ✓Excellent computer skills ? including advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- ✓Understanding of regulations related to FDA, GMP/MDD, and ISO preferred.
What is expected of you and others at this level
- ✓Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
- ✓Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
- ✓Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve
- ✓Applies judgment within defined parameters
- ✓Receives general guidance may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
- ✓Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy
Requirements
Work includes potential exposure to human bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials. Work includes potential exposure to radiation sources such as fluoroscope in a catheter laboratory setting. Work includes potential exposure to chemicals.
Education
Bachelor degree required – some majors that would fit the role are below with the priority also in order:
- ✓Biomedical Engineer
- ✓Chemical Engineer
- ✓Mechanical Engineer
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Target PR Range: 40-50/hr DOE
What Manufacturing Engineering contributes to
Manufacturing Engineering is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, production floor layouts and associated tools. Reviews new designs for manufacturability. Designs process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle time and improved product quality.
