Manufacturing & Applications Engineer

The Judge Group is seeking a Manufacturing & Applications Engineer for a manufacturing company located in the Worcester, MA area.

Title: Manufacturing & Applications Engineer

Location: Worcester, MA

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales to deliver application engineering support, layouts, and technical drawings
• Design and refine bearing components and assemblies to meet customer and performance needs
• Create internal part and supplier prints; maintain engineering databases
• Assess new materials, standards, and engineering practices
• Perform calculations, cost estimates, design reviews, and updates
• Optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)
• Support production by resolving machining, stamping, assembly, and tooling issues
• Develop manufacturing plans, work instructions, tooling concepts, and ECNs
• Lead or contribute to new product development, LEAN/Kaizen efforts, and process improvements
• Collaborate with QA on control plans and inspection methods

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Background in mechanical design, drafting, or manufacturing engineering
• Experience with machining, assembly, and metal stamping preferred
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks; strong Excel/database skills
• Solid blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
• Understanding of heat treatment and case hardening
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and communication abilities

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