Manufacturing Engineer

Rightstone is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Framingham, MA. The pay rate is $37.00 – $44.00/hr. for an 8-month contract, with a strong temp-to-perm opportunity.

In this role, you will be the technical lead for the "McIntosh" luxury business unit, responsible for developing and optimizing the manufacturing processes for world-class audio products. You will work cross-functionally to bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that high-fidelity electronic and mechanical assemblies are built with elite precision, repeatability, and efficiency.

 Work Schedule: 40 hrs. / week, Monday to Friday

What You’ll Do

• Develop and document advanced assembly and test processes for high-end electronic and mechanical audio products.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) builds, establishing critical process documentation, work instructions, and BOM validation.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering on DFM (Design for Manufacturability) to ensure seamless transitions from prototype to full-scale production.
• Specify and design custom jigs, fixtures, and production tooling to enhance assembly ergonomics and consistency.
• Manage PC board development activities, including item master generation, PCB drawings, and SMD stencil creation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality or yield discrepancies to maintain luxury-grade standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process capability analysis to reduce waste.
• Interface directly with suppliers for specialized components, tooling, and technical process support.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, specifically within electronics or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Proven track record of successfully introducing new products (NPI) into a production environment.
• Technical proficiency with MCAD/ECAD tools (SolidWorks and Altium are highly preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for inventory and routing management.
• Expert understanding of lean manufacturing principles and failure analysis techniques.
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude with a passion for high-precision, premium assembly.
• Ability to work on site at "The Mountain" in Framingham, MA, Monday through Friday.

RightStone is a strategic partner that works with our clients to place the highest caliber of talent for a wide range of industries and skill sets. For over 23 years RightStone has assisted organizations in attracting, recruiting, and placing qualified candidates quickly for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire opportunities. The right candidates are the most critical aspect of who RightStone is. If you are that candidate, we are interested in speaking with you!

RightStone is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

RightStone is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Company operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors, coworkers, independent contractors and other third parties.