Boston Materials

Mechanical Engineering Manager, Process Equipment

Boston Materials$170K — $210K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience designing and commissioning custom capital equipment in advanced materials or similar environments.
  • 3+ years in a management role overseeing engineering teams, including hiring and budget responsibility.
  • Track record of developing first-of-kind equipment from concept to production with innovative solutions.
  • Experience in startup settings, either Greenfield or Brownfield.
  • Familiarity with FAT, SAT, and equipment qualification standards in manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of power distribution, building infrastructure, and facility interface for production equipment.
  • Understanding of 5S principles and engineering safety controls.

Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the equipment development roadmap aligned with company goals.
  • Establish engineering standards for equipment lifecycle phases to ensure quality and safety.
  • Own technical direction for complex designs and manufacturing methods for successful scale-up.
  • Design and launch pilot-scale equipment for new processes swiftly.
  • Scale pilot equipment to increase manufacturing readiness levels (MRL) and high-volume manufacturing (HVM).
  • Exemplify standards of safety, organization, and communication throughout processes.
  • Adapt and improve processes in a small company or startup environment.

Benefits

  • Boston Materials covers 75% of health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their dependents.
  • 4 weeks of supplemental paid parental and family leave offered.
  • Unlimited paid time off for employees.
  • 14 holidays per year.
Full Job Description
The Role

Boston Materials is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Mechanical Engineering Manager, Process Equipment to lead the design, build, and commissioning of specialized production equipment used to manufacture our advanced materials. This is a critical leadership role responsible for setting the strategic direction, managing the budget, and overseeing all aspects of the design, development, installation, commissioning, and sustaining operation of manufacturing and process equipment used to deliver novel thermal interface materials.

Join us to solve one of the most critical challenges facing the Semiconductor and Electronics Industry - thermal management!

Your Responsibilities

  • Define and drive the equipment development and deployment roadmap, ensuring alignment with overall company manufacturing goals and output targets.
  • Establish and enforce engineering standards and best practices for all phases of the equipment lifecycle (concept, design, build, commissioning, sustaining) to ensure high quality, reliability, and safety
  • Own the technical direction of complex equipment designs, control system architectures, and manufacturing methods to ensure successful scale-up
  • Rapidly design and launch pilot-scale equipment for new process development.
  • Successfully scale and transition from pilot-scale process equipment to increase MRL to LRIP and HVM.
  • Conspicuously exemplify high standards of safety, organization, communication and documentation.
  • Work effectively in a startup or small company setting. Embrace challenges, adapt to changes, and continuously seek to improve processes and methods.


Your Skills and Expertise

  • 8+ years designing, building, and commissioning custom capital equipment in advanced materials, semiconductor packaging, battery, web converting, or other environments where the fidelity of a chemical or materials process must be preserved by the equipment design.
  • 3+ years of direct management experience leading an engineering team (including performance management, hiring, and budget oversight)
  • Proven track developing first-of-kind equipment, from concept to production, and a demonstrated ability to deliver elegant solutions to complex problems
  • Experience in a Greenfield or Brownfield manufacturing startup environment
  • Experience implementing FAT, SAT, and equipment qualification standards
  • Familiarity with power distribution, building infrastructure, and facility interface requirements for production equipment.
  • Working knowledge of 5S principles, design review processes, hazard analysis, and engineering controls to ensure safety and reliability.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a strong drive to refine designs and manufacturing processes for performance and reliability.


Summary of Benefits

  • Health, Vision & Dental - Boston Materials pays 75% of Health, Vision and Dental Care coverage for employee and dependents
  • 4 weeks of supplemental Paid Parental and Family Leave
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Holidays: 14 days/year


$170,000 - $210,000 a year

About Boston Materials

Boston Materials is a materials science company that develops and manufactures advanced composite materials for a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, and transportation. The company's products include carbon fiber composites, ceramic matrix composites, and other high-performance materials that are designed to be lightweight, strong, and durable. Boston Materials was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Boston Materials
Size
20 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$100,000
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$500,000
NASDAQ

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