Industrial Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Outer Armor by Commercial Sewing, Inc.; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Outer Armor by Commercial Sewing, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement across a multi-SKU, semi-custom environment.

The role bridges engineering and operations, owning implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing systems to improve throughput, quality, and cost. Responsibilities include analyzing processes, leading improvement initiatives, supporting NPI, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hands-on manufacturing or process engineering.
• Experience in high-mix / configurable product environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methods (Green Belt preferred).

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks and variability.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects to increase throughput and quality.
• Support NPI by defining manufacturing processes and tooling.
• Create and maintain SOPs and process documentation.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Excel

Job description

Position SummaryHands-on manufacturing engineering role focused on improving production processes, supporting new product launches, and driving continuous improvement across a multi-SKU, semi-custom production environment.This role bridges engineering and operations—owning implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing systems to improve throughput, quality, and cost.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess Improvement & Optimization· Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and variability· Implement improvements to increase throughput, yield, and cost efficiency· Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing· Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma)Manufacturing Execution & Support· Support day-to-day production by troubleshooting equipment and process issues· Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions· Maintain safe, reliable, and repeatable manufacturing systems· Collaborate with operations and quality to resolve production issuesNew Product Introduction (NPI)· Support transition of new products from design into production· Assist in defining manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling· Partner with engineering and quality to ensure successful product launchesTooling, Fixtures & CAD· Assist in design and fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and jigs· Use CAD to create and update drawings and layouts· Support development of efficient plant layouts and workflowsDocumentation & Data Analysis· Create and maintain technical process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions· Collect and analyze production data to measure performance improvements· Prepare reports on process capability, efficiency, and quality trendsCross-Functional Collaboration· Work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and R&D on process improvements· Support capital equipment evaluations and justification· Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementationQualificationsRequired· Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience· 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing / process engineering experience· Experience in production environments (preferably high-mix / configurable products)· Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skillsPreferred· Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma· Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt a plus)· CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or similar)· Experience with tooling, fixtures, or sewn/assembly-based manufacturing· Experience with problem analysis and resolution· Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others· Requires good leadership skills and communication skills· Ability to recommend and implement improvementsEquipment UsedComputer, telephone, smartphone, Microsoft office, ExcelNote1) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.2) The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.