Manufacturing Engineer Manager jobs in Bridgeport, CT

Dependable. Enthusiastic. Driven to succeed. Bring your manufacturing skills to a role that has direct impact on delivering cutting edge technology to our global customer base.

Family-owned for over 75 years, Precision Resource is a leading global supplier of precision metal components and assemblies using a fineblank production method. We provide solutions to quality, cost and production challenges for market-leading customers in industries such as automotive, heavy duty, medical, electronics, cutlery and defense.

Precision Resource offers:

• Benefits package including health, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Annual bonus based on division profitability
• Vacation and flexible paid holidays
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition reimbursement and paid training
• Work with an established team of long-term employees

Our Connecticut division, located in Shelton seeks a Manufacturing Engineer.

Summary

This individual would be designing, building, programming, maintaining & troubleshooting, mostly feeding machines, and automation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Overall responsibility of leading the transition from new product development to manufacturing,
• Providing daily manufacturing support for existing products and for developing, implementing and improving processes.
• This position drives continuous improvement through operational efficiencies and innovative engineering solutions.
• Plans, designs, and coordinates the integration of machinery and equipment into the manufacturing process of industrial establishment, applying engineering knowledge.
• Develops and writes equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis, and proposals for integrating machining and equipment.
• Oversees installation to ensure machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Determines parts supply, maintenance tasks, safety procedures, and service schedule required to maintain machines and equipment in prescribed condition.
• Recommends improvements in method, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
• Develops models for alternate processing methods to test the feasibility of new applications of system components and recommend implementation of improved procedures.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to provide sustainable gains in cost-effectiveness and product performance through capital projects, statistical analysis, designed experiments, and procedural changes.
• Assist team leaders and team members in evaluating and implementing continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications, Education, Experience 

• B.S.E in Manufacturing / Robotics or related field or equivalent work experience with machining and/or tool making.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the metalworking industry, stamping or machining.
• Experience working with ERP systems, SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Programming CNC, lathes, & milling machines is a plus.
• Automotive exp is a huge plus!!
• Design & program (PLCs, HMIs, Robotics, and Vision Systems)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC Troubleshooting, Updating and program upload)
• Universal Robotics UR Series (Install, Troubleshooting, and Programming) is a plus
• Fanuc Industrial Robotics is a plus
• ABB Industrial Robotics is a plus

Precision Resource is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.

To learn more, visit www.precisionresource.com/careers/