Engineering Manager – Linear Motion Systems

Purple Cow Recruiting; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an Engineering Manager - Linear Motion Systems for an onsite opportunity in Bethel, Connecticut. The role leads the engineering function focused on the design, development, customization, and continuous improvement of linear motion products and engineered assemblies.

The position combines hands-on engineering with project leadership, requiring strong experience in manufacturing, mechanical product development, CAD/CAM systems, engineering documentation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing required.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam or equivalent CAD/CAM software required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.
• Strong communication across internal teams and with clients required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical standards required.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, assembly and quality control required.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities required.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through production.
• Oversee design, development, modification and improvement of linear motion products, assemblies and systems.
• Establish engineering priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, processes and best practices.
• Design and validate new products, custom solutions and engineered assemblies.
• Evaluate customer requirements and develop technical solutions to meet application specifications.
• Perform product performance analysis, troubleshooting and testing.
• Lead continuous improvement activities.
• Support manufacturing and operations in resolving design and production issues.
• Maintain engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, bills of materials and related documentation.
• Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, current and compliant with quality procedures.
• Manage engineering change requests and engineering change orders.
• Apply knowledge of machining, assembly and quality control to support manufacturing operations.
• Provide technical support to customers, distributors and internal sales teams.
• Participate in customer meetings, application reviews and technical presentations as required.
• Assist sales with product selection, quotations and technical proposals.
• Respond to technical inquiries and support resolution of customer issues.
• Review customer specifications, contracts and technical requirements for special products and custom-engineered assemblies.
• Ensure product designs meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables across departments.
• Manage multiple engineering projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify design, manufacturing and process improvement opportunities.
• Support initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Drive improvements in quality, reliability and productivity.
• Participate in strategic planning for new technologies and product development opportunities.
• Work environment & travel: Occasional travel to customer sites, suppliers and industry events as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Mastercam

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Engineering Manager - Linear Motion Systems

Bethel, CT | Onsite | Mechanical / Industrial Engineering

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
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Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting an Engineering Manager - Linear Motion Systems for an onsite opportunity in Bethel, Connecticut. This position leads the engineering function supporting the design, development, customization, and continuous improvement of linear motion products and engineered assemblies.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Engineering Manager oversees engineering documentation, product design, project execution, technical support, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, customers, and other stakeholders. The position supports the successful delivery of high-quality engineered solutions that meet customer and market requirements.

The role combines hands-on engineering expertise with project leadership and requires strong experience in manufacturing, mechanical product development, CAD/CAM systems, engineering documentation, and ERP/MRP environments.

COMPENSATION

• Pay Range: $100,000-$145,000 Per Year
• Relocation Assistance: No

ENGINEERING LEADERSHIP

• Lead And Manage Engineering Projects From Concept Through Production
• Oversee Design, Development, Modification And Improvement Of Linear Motion Products, Assemblies And Systems
• Establish Engineering Priorities And Allocate Resources To Support Business Objectives
• Develop And Maintain Engineering Standards, Processes And Best Practices

PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

• Design And Validate New Products, Custom Solutions And Engineered Assemblies
• Evaluate Customer Requirements And Develop Technical Solutions To Meet Application Specifications
• Perform Product Performance Analysis, Troubleshooting And Testing
• Lead Continuous Improvement Activities
• Support Manufacturing And Operations In Resolving Design And Production Issues

ENGINEERING DOCUMENTATION & QUALITY CONTROL

• Maintain Engineering Drawings, CAD Models, Specifications, Bills Of Materials And Related Technical Documentation
• Ensure Engineering Documentation Is Accurate, Current And Compliant With Quality Procedures
• Manage Engineering Change Requests And Engineering Change Orders
• Apply Knowledge Of Machining, Assembly And Quality Control To Support Manufacturing Operations

CUSTOMER & SALES SUPPORT

• Provide Technical Support To Customers, Distributors And Internal Sales Teams
• Participate In Customer Meetings, Application Reviews And Technical Presentations As Required
• Assist Sales With Product Selection, Quotations, Special Applications And Technical Proposals
• Respond To Technical Inquiries And Support Resolution Of Customer Issues

CONTRACT REVIEW & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Review Customer Specifications, Contracts And Technical Requirements For Special Products And Custom-Engineered Assemblies
• Ensure Product Designs Meet Customer Expectations, Regulatory Requirements And Manufacturing Capabilities
• Coordinate Project Timelines And Deliverables Across Departments
• Manage Multiple Engineering Projects And Priorities In A Fast-Paced Environment

PROCESS & PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT

• Identify Design, Manufacturing And Process Improvement Opportunities
• Support Initiatives To Increase Efficiency And Reduce Costs
• Drive Improvements In Quality, Reliability And Productivity
• Participate In Strategic Planning For New Technologies And Product Development Opportunities

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TRAVEL

• Work In Both Office And Manufacturing Environments
• Occasional Travel To Customer Sites, Suppliers And Industry Events As Required

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering Or A Related Engineering Discipline REQUIRED
• 5-10 Years Of Engineering Experience In Manufacturing REQUIRED
• Proficiency With SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam Or Equivalent CAD/CAM Software REQUIRED
• Experience With ERP/MRP Systems REQUIRED
• Strong Communication Skills Across Internal Teams And With Clients REQUIRED
• Ability To Interpret Engineering Drawings, Specifications And Technical Standards REQUIRED
• Understanding Of Manufacturing Processes Including Machining, Assembly And Quality Control REQUIRED
• Strong Organizational And Project Management Abilities REQUIRED
• Strong Analytical And Problem-Solving Capabilities REQUIRED
• Ability To Manage Multiple Projects And Priorities REQUIRED
• Ability To Work Effectively With Customers, Suppliers And Cross-Functional Teams REQUIRED

PREFERRED

• Minimum 3 Years Of Engineering Leadership Or Supervisory Experience
• Automation, Motion Control Or Linear Motion Systems Experience
• Strong Knowledge Of Linear Motion Products, Mechanical Systems, Bearings, Actuators, Guides And Motion Control Applications
• Experience With Custom Machinery, Engineered Assemblies And Product Development
• Experience With M2M Or Similar ERP/MRP Platforms
• Advanced Degree Or Professional Certifications
• Mechanical Engineering Degree With Electrical Experience

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many engineering professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.

Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.