You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for more than 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.

Job Description

Anchored by McIntosh and Sonus faber – two iconic brands celebrated for their exceptional sound, heritage, and artistry – Bose Corporation’s Luxury Audio Business Unit is dedicated to bringing unparalleled listening experiences to life.

Our brands design products that are coveted for their performance, admired for their craftsmanship, and sought after for delivering rich, meaningful sound wherever people listen – at home, in the car, and on the go. We’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible as we define the future of high-end audio.

If you’re passionate about music and excited to reach new heights in luxury audio, we’d love to hear from you.

Manufacturing Production Engineer

The manufacturing engineer leads the development and organization of production operations. They develop a successful workflow, adapt to changing conditions, and develop new equipment procedures and policies to increase efficiency in all operations. They evaluate manufacturing processes by conducting research; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; interact with equipment vendors; listen to and request observations from operators/production floor. Act as the technical liaison between Production and Design Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recommend and support corrective or preventive actions to assure or improve product quality or reliability.
• Prepare layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment, such as shop tooling, scale layouts, or new equipment design.
• Identify and implement new manufacturing technologies, processes, or equipment.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of operations.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and practices.
• Daily Technical Support to Production Managers, Supervisors, & Leads as required.
• Assist in skills development for team members.
• Work with Maintenance to troubleshoot machine issues.
• Documentation- Equipment Operating Instructions, Product Assembly Work Instructions.
• Review and implement ECN’s, manage product serial number database, create and get approval for Carton Decals/Labels.
• Manufacturing support, prototype build/support, new product launches, ECN’s, and Safety culture support.
• Calculate labor estimates and develop routings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Attributes:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a manufacturing/production engineer.
• Technically oriented with high attention to detail.
• Able to reorder priorities in accordance with changing work conditions and customer requirements.
• Able to multi-task and work well without supervision.
• Use good judgment and common sense to make numerous daily decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Coordinates and collaborates with all other departments of the Company.
• Must be self-motivated and possess strong organizational skills.
• Anticipates internal and external customer needs, gives high priority to customer satisfaction and service.
• Able to work in a high mix, low volume environment.
• Strong computer skills - Excel, Word, Adobe, MRP systems, CorelDraw, SolidWorks.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of manufacturing operations and processes.
• Time management and prioritization skills, sense of ‘urgency’.
• Self-directed and organized with high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interact with team members and customers professionally.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications.
• Able to work well as part of a cross-functional team.

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary.

The Compensation range for this role is $65,000 to $81,000.

In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences.

We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. The EEOC’s “Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal” Poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf. Bose is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to applicant_disability_accommodationrequest@bose.com. Please include "Application Accommodation Request" in the subject of the email.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.