Manufacturing Engineer – Controls

Thomaston, CT

Full Time

Engineering

Mid Level

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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: $135,000+ 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

Associate's or Bachelor's 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

$135,000+ 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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