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Strategic Solutions Engineer - Boston, MA

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Location
Boston, MA
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Operations Org
Salary
$125,000 to $142,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing roles such as CNC, Sheet Metal, or Die Casting
  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent demonstrated hands-on experience
  • Strong expertise in CNC machining processes, Die Casting, and Sheet metal fabrication
  • DFM, cost optimization, and manufacturing trade-off fluency
  • Hands-on experience in production-scale manufacturing programs
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply engineering drawings and GD&T
Nice to have
  • Experience with Injection Molding (IM) and/or Additive Manufacturing (3DP)
  • Prior experience working with external suppliers or contract manufacturers
  • Experience integrating AI/LLM tools into engineering or customer-facing workflows
What the job really is

The Strategic Solutions Engineer at MISUMI Americas will focus on supporting high-complexity customer programs in CNC machining and sheet metal manufacturing. This role involves acting as a technical advisor, guiding customers through the transition from prototype to production while performing detailed design for manufacturability (DFM) reviews, cost optimization, and mechanical assembly evaluations. The position requires strong technical communication skills and the ability to navigate ambiguous environments, collaborating cross-functionally with various teams.

Benefits
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K plan
  • Parental leave programs
  • Paid volunteer days
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is listed as $125,000 to $142,000 per year, based upon experience
  • Role requires comfort operating in ambiguous, high-stakes environments
  • Position involves a significant amount of customer interaction and technical advising
  • Travel requirement of 30-40% may impact work-life balance
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