Manufacturing & Process Engineer in Wallingford

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionManufacturing & Process Engineer

Location: North Haven, CT
Compensation: $90,000-$100,000 Base Salary + 6% Annual Bonus
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | Monday-Friday

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Manufacturing & Process Engineer to join its engineering team. This individual will play a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing equipment downtime, and supporting operational excellence throughout the facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on manufacturing environments, process improvement projects, cross-functional collaboration, and making a visible impact on plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to improve efficiency, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, A3, TPM, and 5S activities.
• Evaluate capital equipment investments through ROI and payback analysis.
• Coordinate equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, process instructions, and facility layouts.
• Interface with customers, vendors, quality, production, and leadership teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Support predictive maintenance and data-driven process improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment and process issues to identify and implement sustainable solutions.
• Provide technical support across engineering, quality, maintenance, procurement, and production functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field .
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• CAD experience required.
• Familiarity with quality systems and process optimization tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Industry Backgrounds

Candidates from the following industries are highly encouraged to apply:

• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Metal Processing or Wire Manufacturing
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Medical Device Manufacturing
• High-Volume Production Environments

What You'll Gain

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to lead impactful engineering and continuous improvement projects
• Strong visibility with operations and leadership teams
• Long-term career growth and advancement potential

If you are a motivated Manufacturing Engineer looking to make a measurable impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

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