MDA Edge · 3 months ago
Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Product Integrity (Apparel & Footwear)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$40/hr - $44.83/hr
5+ years expMDA Edge is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to improve product quality and integrity in apparel and footwear. The role involves assessing current processes, identifying gaps, and developing strategies to enhance materials, colors, and manufacturing standards.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Analyze current apparel and footwear capabilities, materials, and manufacturing processes
Identify gaps and recommend improvements in tools, processes, and quality controls
Develop and implement strategies to improve material and color quality
Work to reduce defects and ensure overall product integrity
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Development, Sourcing, Engineering, Standards, Material Vendors, Factories)
Partner with engineers and suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards
Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and opportunities
Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Textile Science, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5 years of experience in product development, quality assurance, or related field
End-to-end experience in footwear and/or apparel, from design to manufacturing
Strong knowledge of textile manufacturing, dyeing, finishing, printing, and testing
Understanding of fibers, yarns, knits, wovens, and materials inspection
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and reporting skills
Strong communication and teamwork abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently with attention to detail and a positive attitude
Comfortable working through ambiguity and adapting to change
Preferred
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
Familiarity with Smartsheet, Tableau, Miro, or Slack
Company
MDA Edge
At MDA Edge, we help our clients reinvent innovation, optimize operations, and reshape perceptions—ensuring they remain at the forefront in today’s fast-evolving world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase