The leading manufacturer of injection molding and medical devices is looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Torrington, CT!

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance production efficiency, quality, and safety. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operation of manufacturing systems, reduce waste, and meet production goals. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key 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.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering roles

• Plastics experience highly desired

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing engineering

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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