Manufacturing Engineer - Waterbury, CT

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization recognized for producing high-quality engineered products and investing in advanced manufacturing technologies. They foster a collaborative culture where engineers work closely with operations, quality, and production teams to solve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop CNC workholding fixtures, tooling, soft jaws, nests, clamps, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain 2D and 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, machinists, and machine operators to review concepts and optimize fixture designs.
• Support fixture testing, validation, and implementation on the production floor.
• Prepare and maintain setup sheets, tooling documentation, work instructions, and process flow information.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle times, minimizing scrap, and improving operational efficiency.
• Conduct root cause investigations and assist with corrective actions related to manufacturing and quality issues.
• Support standardization efforts for tooling and fixture components.
• Assist with engineering change implementation and update manufacturing documentation as required.
• Work closely with quality and inspection teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet specification requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and support environmental, health, and safety initiatives throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• Design and develop CNC workholding fixtures, tooling, soft jaws, nests, clamps, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Create and maintain 2D and 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, machinists, and machine operators to review concepts and optimize fixture designs.
• Support fixture testing, validation, and implementation on the production floor.
• Prepare and maintain setup sheets, tooling documentation, work instructions, and process flow information.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing cycle times, minimizing scrap, and improving operational efficiency.
• Conduct root cause investigations and assist with corrective actions related to manufacturing and quality issues.
• Support standardization efforts for tooling and fixture components.
• Assist with engineering change implementation and update manufacturing documentation as required.
• Work closely with quality and inspection teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet specification requirements.
• Promote safe working practices and support environmental, health, and safety initiatives throughout the facility.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Company-sponsored retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and engineering best practices.
• Structured learning and development opportunities for early-career engineers.
• Hands-on involvement in design, manufacturing, and process improvement projects.
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship from experienced engineering professionals.
• Excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation for long-term career progression within manufacturing engineering.