Manufacturing Engineer - Waterbury, CT

Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Job Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will:

• 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.

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

The successful Manufacturing Engineer will have the following 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.

What's on Offer

• 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.

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