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gpac · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Torrington, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$75K/yr - $120K/yr

2+ years exp

GPAC is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency, quality, and safety.

ConsultingHuman Resources

Hiring Manager

Daniel Sampsonis

Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization: Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production and high-quality output. Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and minimize costs

New Product Introduction (NPI): Support the introduction of new products into the manufacturing environment by collaborating with R&D, quality, and production teams. Ensure that new products are designed for manufacturability and support process validation and testing

Equipment & Tooling: Specify, procure, and maintain manufacturing equipment and tooling. Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure all equipment operates at peak efficiency, and troubleshoot issues as needed

Quality Assurance: Ensure that all manufacturing processes comply with company quality standards and industry regulations. Work with quality teams to analyze production data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions

Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to drive process improvements, reduce cycle times, and eliminate waste

Safety: Ensure all manufacturing processes and equipment meet safety standards and regulations. Implement safety protocols and training programs to protect workers and minimize the risk of accidents

Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain detailed documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flow diagrams. Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, quality, and efficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, quality, R&D, and supply chain teams to ensure that manufacturing processes meet the needs of the business and support company goals

Training & Development: Provide training to production staff on new equipment, processes, and best practices. Ensure that operators are knowledgeable about standard operating procedures and safety protocols

Qualification

Manufacturing processesLean ManufacturingSix SigmaCAD softwareQuality management systemsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsAttention to detail