Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Spartronics LLC

$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-7+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience, ideally in EMS or complex contract manufacturing.
  • Proven experience with box builds, electronics/EMS, and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with NPI, ECOs, BOMs, drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hands-on manufacturing engineering activities on the production floor.
  • Develop and enhance processes for complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI), Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA), and engineering changes.
  • Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Operations, and customers to ensure project success.
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to other engineers.
  • Assist in building the engineering team in a growing operation.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance options including High Deductible Health Plans with a Health Savings Account.
  • Dental and vision insurance options available.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Life insurance and disability insurance provided at no cost, with options to increase coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement and training programs for professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Spartronics- Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Hands On
Plaistow, NH | Electronics Manufacturing | Aerospace & Defense Focus

Work Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:30am-4pm, Friday 7-11am

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys being on the production floor, solving problems, improving processes, and working directly with production, quality, operations, and customers. This is more than a traditional engineering role- you'll be directly involved in troubleshooting, NPI, DFM/DFA, process development, root cause analysis, engineering changes, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with box builds, EMS/electronics manufacturing, and electromechanical assemblies, along with experience supporting Aerospace & Defense customers and regulated/high-reliability manufacturing environments.

What You'll Do
  • Lead hands-on manufacturing engineering activities and solve problems directly on the production floor.
  • Develop and improve processes for complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies and box builds.
  • Support NPI, DFM/DFA, engineering changes, documentation, and production readiness.
  • Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, yield improvement, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Production, Quality, Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, and customers.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentor other engineers.
  • Help build the engineering organization as our Plaistow operation continues to grow.


Requirements

Citizenship Requirement- ITAR Regulations require all candidates be a US Citizen, US Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee. We can not sponsor Visas.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field-or equivalent experience.
  • 3-7+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in EMS or complex contract manufacturing.
  • Proven experience with box builds, electronics/EMS, and electromechanical assemblies.
  • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, process improvement, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with NPI, ECOs, BOMs, drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.

Preferred:
  • Experience supporting Aerospace & Defense customers, including applicable customer, quality, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions.
  • Most importantly, a hands-on mindset and desire to grow into an engineering leadership role.

Why This Role Matters:

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on a growing operation. You'll be solving real manufacturing challenges today while helping shape the engineering organization of tomorrow. For the right person, this role offers a clear path to Manufacturing Engineering Manager and broader leadership responsibility as Spartronics continues to grow in Plaistow.

Our Benefits:
  • Health and Wellness:
    • Medical insurance plans - options include: 3 High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Dental insurance plans - options include: a Standard plan and a Buy-up plan which includes adult orthodontia
    • Vision Insurance
    • Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) - options include: Medical, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose (dental and vision only)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Wellness program
  • Time Off:
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • Holiday Pay
  • Retirement Planning:
    • 401(k) plan
    • Employer matching contributions (50% to every dollar up to 6%)
  • Financial Security:
    • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (company paid) at 1-times your annual salary, with options to increase coverage amounts
    • Basic Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance (company paid), with the options to increase coverage amounts
    • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Legal Insurance plans at a group discount
  • Professional Development:
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Training and development programs
    • Opportunities to grow and excel in the Electronics Manufacturing industry at a company that values promotions and learning from within. Every day is different, challenging, and rewarding

How to Apply: If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications as a Hands-On Manufacturing Engineer and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

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