Engineering Manager, Linear Motion & Motion Control

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking an Engineering Manager in a hands-on manufacturing environment to lead the design, development, and improvement of linear motion products and assemblies. You will manage projects from concept through production, uphold standards, and provide technical guidance to manufacturing and teams.

The role requires 5–10 years in engineering within manufacturing or automation, strong leadership, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, automation, or linear motion systems.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (M2M or similar).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project-management abilities.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam, or equivalent CAD/CAM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from initial concept through production release.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, processes, and best practices.
• Establish engineering priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives.
• Oversee design, development, modification, and improvement of linear motion products and assemblies.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable mechanical designs.
• Design and validate new products, custom solutions, and engineered assemblies.
• Perform performance analysis, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Support manufacturing in resolving design, machining, assembly, and production issues.
• Respond to technical inquiries and support resolution of customer issues.
• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Ensure designs meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for design, manufacturing, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Machining/manufacturing knowledge

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Interpreting drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree or professional certifications (a plus)

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mastercam

Job description

Confidential Recruiting Partners is seeking an Engineering Manager in a hands-on manufacturing environment to lead the design, development, and improvement of linear motion products and assemblies. You will manage projects from concept through production, uphold standards, and provide technical guidance to manufacturing and teams.

The role requires 5–10 years in engineering within manufacturing or automation, strong leadership, and proficiency with CAD/CAM tools.