Controls Manufacturing Engineer – CNC & Process Optimization

Advatix, Inc; Thomaston (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

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 ERP, CAD, CNC programming, tooling, and process improvement.

This onsite role is based in Thomaston, CT with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, BOMs, and routings.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain bills of manufacture, engineering masters, routings in ERP.
• Develop CNC programs for fabrication equipment.
• Design tooling and fixtures to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate tooling and fabrication activities with suppliers.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with cross-functional teams.
• Continuously improve manufacturing processes to optimize quality and cost.
• Review engineering changes and update manufacturing docs and orders.
• Investigate non-conforming products and corrective actions.
• Evaluate new equipment, tooling, and technologies to enhance production.
• Provide technical support during proposals and quotations.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering on manufacturability and tooling.
• Support make-versus-buy evaluations with Purchasing and Supply Chain.
• Participate in Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist onboarding and training of new staff.
• Provide lifecycle technical guidance.
• Perform additional engineering duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

ERP systems

Job description

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 ERP, CAD, CNC programming, tooling, and process improvement.

This onsite role is based in Thomaston, CT with a competitive compensation package.