NPI Engineer III
Resonetics · Westborough, MA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $65k–$94k
- Experience asked
- 1+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Resonetics (medical devices) in Westborough, MA. Design and develop manufacturing procedures, tooling, and fixtures that result in sufficient capacity to meet customer demand while also promoting product quality, process efficiency, and operator safety.
- They ask for
- 1+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, FMEA, GD&T, DOE
- Base pay
- $65k–$94k
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $100k–$150k. This one lists $65k–$94k.
Median of the low and high ends of 46 live postings that list pay, out of 89 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 88 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 33% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (1+ vs 6+)
Typical $93k–$143k, from 37 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 55%
- ✓ Lean 52%
- Automation 48%
- ✓ Six Sigma 36%
- Root cause 35%
- ✓ New product launch 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for DMAIC, GD&T, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from ResoneticsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Design and develop manufacturing procedures, tooling, and fixtures that result in sufficient capacity to meet customer demand while also promoting product quality, process efficiency, and operator safety.
- ◆Provide production line support including, but not limited to, implementing process improvements, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries.
- ◆Generate and modify manufacturing process documentation and assure that manufacturing processes and related documentation follow established policies and procedures per Resonetics’ established Quality Management System.
- ◆Utilize LEAN, Six Sigma, DMAIC and other process improvement tools and principles as appropriate for day-to-day problem solving and continuous improvement.
- ◆Help develop and release new products and processes using customer or internal specifications.
- ◆Participate in process and equipment validations (IQ/OQ/PQ/MVP/TMV), as well as associated risk management activities (PFMEA/Risk Assessment).
- ◆Drive utilization of process improvement techniques to solve technical problems and make scale-appropriate equipment and process recommendations.
- ◆Help prepare engineering reports, communicate results to technical team.
- ◆Create process documentation and execute training where applicable (Manufacturing Process, Equipment Setup, Preventive Maintenance etc.).
Required Qualifications
- ✓(BS or MS) in relevant Engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
- ✓Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment working in an engineering role.
- ✓Strong communication skills, comfortable with providing project status updates at the team level.
- ✓Demonstrated work ethic and understanding of deadline management.
- ✓Strong analytical skills with the ability to process operational or technical data.
- ✓Familiarity with conventional statistical analyses (process capability, equivalence studies, regression, ANOVA, DOE).
- ✓Proficient in SolidWorks (or equivalent) for tooling/fixture design. Well versed in GD&T and generation of technical drawings.
- ✓Excellent writing skills, able to write detailed reports, comprehensive manufacturing procedures and validation reports/protocols.
- ✓Training and/or experience in formal problem-solving techniques (Cause & effect analysis, 5 Why’s, etc.)
- ✓Effective interpersonal skills and adeptness in working with culturally diverse employee population.
- ✓Ability to drive task clarity in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience in Lean Six Sigma methodology and DMAIC principles.
- ✓Experience with catheter processing equipment including hot boxes, laminators, split die bonders and tipping machines
- ✓Experience working in a medical device or regulated environment.
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Overview
Resonetics is a global leader in advanced engineering, prototyping, product development, and micro manufacturing, driving innovation in the medical device industry. With rapid expansion across all our locations, we continue to push the boundaries of technology while fostering a dynamic, employee-centered culture. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes Resonetics an exciting place for professionals passionate about shaping the future of micro-manufacturing and being part of something bigger.
The NPI Engineer is a key member of the team ensuring Resonetics’ ability to develop cutting edge medical device products and manufacturing capabilities from early stage design through successful market introduction and launch. They work in unison as a core team member with the Product Development and Quality Engineering functions to implement new technologies and processes, and ensure successful and timely transfer to clinical, pilot-line, and commercial production while meeting established goals (i.e., safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity). The NPI Engineer develops, selects, and optimizes systems for component and assembly manufacturing based on planned demand, location, and quality requirements. In addition, the NPI Engineer plays a key role in selection, vetting, and coordination of external supply chain. As programs progress into commercial manufacturing, the NPI Engineer acts as a technical liaison and key member of the transfer team to facilitate efficient training of production resources.
Join Resonetics and be part of a team that’s redefining medical device manufacturing. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Physical Demands
- •Standing and walking for short periods of time
- •Ability to use a microscope, including manipulating small objects under a microscope
Our company policy is that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.