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Manufacturing Engineer - Middlebury, CT

Middlebury, Connecticut Permanent USD85,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description
Exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a growing advanced manufacturing environment. This role offers significant exposure to cross-functional teams, automation projects, and operational excellence initiatives while providing strong opportunities for professional growth.
  • Contributions directly influence company success
  • Collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative, employee-owned manufacturer that partners with leading organizations across highly regulated and technically demanding industries. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality manufacturing solutions and fostering a culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, drive improvements, and share in the organization's success.
With a focus on operational excellence and continuous innovation, the business works closely with customers throughout the product lifecycle, supporting advanced manufacturing and product development programs. Employees benefit from a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where teamwork, accountability, and professional development are highly valued.

Job Description

  • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
  • Analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities, reduce waste, improve cycle times, and enhance equipment performance.
  • Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and visual management systems.
  • Design and introduce fixtures, tooling, and process aids to improve consistency, ergonomics, and operational performance.
  • Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions, including process development and production planning.
  • Partner with engineering, tooling, and quality teams to ensure products are designed for manufacturability and meet customer requirements.
  • Support production launches, product transfers, sampling activities, and bill of materials reviews.
  • Collaborate with quality teams on root cause investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements.
  • Work with maintenance, tooling, supply chain, and external partners to enhance operational performance and reliability.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, efficiency gains, process stability, and cost savings.
  • Support KPI tracking, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across manufacturing operations.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, participate in design reviews, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Approximately 3 to 7 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
  • Background in plastics manufacturing, with injection molding experience preferred.
  • Experience with process development, tooling, troubleshooting, and production support.
  • Proficiency with CAD software and engineering drawings.
  • Familiarity with automation technologies, robotics, or collaborative robots is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Experience utilizing ERP/MES systems and data analysis tools.
  • Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects through completion in a fast-paced environment.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of $85,000 - $125,000 depending on experience.
  • Opportunity to work for an employee-owned company where employees share in business success.
  • Exposure to innovative manufacturing technologies and advanced product development programs.
  • Direct involvement with new product introductions, process improvement initiatives, and automation projects.
  • Collaborative culture with strong cross-functional interaction across engineering, quality, operations, tooling, and supply chain teams.
  • Opportunities to lead meaningful operational improvement projects with visible business impact.
  • Stable manufacturing environment serving leading customers across diverse industries.
  • Strong potential for career growth and professional development within a progressive and innovative organization.



Contact
Delaney Sandner
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7103630

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Middlebury
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Delaney Sandner
Job Reference
JN-092026-7103630
 

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