Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Seymour, CT (onsite)

Compensation: Salary up to $115k

Position Overview :

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to join a dynamic team at a fast-growing manufacturing facility. This role focuses on optimizing production processes, improving efficiency, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in manufacturing engineering principles, Lean methodologies, and process optimization, coupled with hands-on experience in CNC or Davenport machining.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Evaluate and improve product flow, plant layout, and equipment utilization for increased throughput and reduced labor costs.
• Conduct time studies and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities and streamline operations.
• Collaborate with the production floor to troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Lead and facilitate Lean/5S events to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee and recommend capital equipment upgrades, ensuring integration with Industry 4.0 technologies when applicable.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and training documentation.
• Perform root cause analyses for quality or efficiency challenges and implement corrective actions.
• Support the engineering manager and cross-functional teams on new product development and operational projects.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in precision components or high-volume machining.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and process optimization; Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Proven ability to analyze and enhance production workflows and implement data-driven solutions.
• Familiarity with 5S methodology and experience in facilitating Lean events.

Why Join Us :

• Opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing manufacturing organization.
• Play a critical role in shaping the production strategy and improving operational efficiency.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced machining and manufacturing technologies.
• Work alongside a supportive leadership team open to training and growth in Lean and Six Sigma disciplines.
• Be part of a company committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

If you're passionate about engineering, process improvement, and leading innovation in manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you!

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