Manufacturing Engineer – Controls

HRforGrowth is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies evaluates and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions including final selection offer terms compensation and conditions of employment are made solely by the hiring organization.

Our Client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Controls to support the Controls Engineering team in developing maintaining and improving manufacturing processes for highly engineered electromechanical systems used in mission-critical industrial and defense applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with manufacturing engineering ERP systems CNC programming tooling CAD and process improvement. This position will work closely with Engineering Manufacturing Quality Supply Chain Purchasing and Production teams to improve manufacturability quality productivity and cost efficiency.

Location: Thomaston CT
Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent
Work Setup: Onsite
Compensation: $135000 per year 5% bonus


Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain bills of manufacture engineering masters routings and related manufacturing data within the ERP system.
Develop maintain and support CNC programs for fabrication equipment including sheet metal manufacturing machinery.
Design and develop tooling and fixtures to improve manufacturing efficiency and production capabilities.
Coordinate tooling and fabrication activities internally and with qualified outside suppliers.
Troubleshoot manufacturing and production issues in collaboration with Engineering Manufacturing Quality and Supply Chain teams.
Develop document and continuously improve manufacturing processes to optimize quality productivity efficiency and cost.
Review engineering changes and implement updates to manufacturing documentation routings and open production orders.
Investigate non-conforming products and participate in corrective action and material review activities.
Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing equipment tooling and technologies to enhance production capabilities.
Provide technical support during customer proposal and quotation activities.
Collaborate with Design Engineering regarding manufacturability tooling requirements and production methods.
Support make-versus-buy evaluations in partnership with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles.
Assist with onboarding and training new Manufacturing Engineering personnel.
Provide technical support and engineering guidance throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
Perform additional engineering duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Technology or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience using CAD software; SolidWorks experience is preferred.
Experience working with ERP systems manufacturing bills of material and routings.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical troubleshooting problem-solving and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Ability to travel occasionally both domestically and internationally.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with sheet metal fabrication and related manufacturing processes.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies including Six Sigma Kaizen Kanban or 5S.
Experience supporting CNC programming and fabrication equipment.
Experience with manufacturing process development and optimization.
Experience with tooling and fixture design.
Experience with quality management systems and related documentation.

Technical Skills

Manufacturing process development and optimization.
ERP systems and manufacturing documentation.
CAD design and tooling development.
CNC programming and fabrication equipment support.
Engineering drawing and electrical schematic interpretation.
Root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation.
Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering Manufacturing Quality Purchasing Supply Chain and Production.

Compensation & Benefits

$135000 annual salary based on experience and qualifications.
5% performance-based bonus opportunity.
Full-time permanent employment.
Opportunity to work on highly engineered electromechanical systems supporting mission-critical industrial and defense applications.
Collaborative engineering and modern manufacturing environment.
Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities.
Competitive benefits package offered by the hiring organization.

About HRforGrowth

HRforGrowth is a full-service HR and talent partner built to support companies that are scaling transforming or navigating change. HRFG is globally recognized for delivering quality speed and cost-effective talent solutions across every level of the workforce. Through its global talent acquisition practice HRforGrowth applies world class rigor and precision to identifying exceptional professional and executive talent on behalf of its clients from temporary staffing to permanent hourly workers through to placing C-suite executives. HRforGrowth is presenting this opportunity in its capacity as the retained search partner and does not serve as the employer of record for this position.

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