Industrial Manufacturing Engineer Technician

Commercial Sewing, Inc.; Torrington, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Sewing, Inc. in Torrington, CT is seeking an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, support new product launches, and drive continuous improvement in a high-mix, semi-custom environment.

This hands-on role bridges engineering and operations. You will own process optimization, assist with NPI, tooling and CAD work, analyze data, document procedures, and collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Quality and R&D to deliver safer, faster, cost-efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent.
• 5+ years hands-on manufacturing/process engineering experience.
• Experience in high-mix/configurable production environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and variability.
• Lead improvements to increase throughput, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Perform time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to support daily production.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in defining manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling.
• Design and update tooling, fixtures, and CAD drawings.
• Create and maintain technical process documentation and SOPs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and R&D on process improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Job description

Level: Experienced | Job Location: Commercial Sewing, Inc. - Torrington, CT 06790 | Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/year | Travel Percentage: None | Job Shift: First

Hands-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 Responsibilities

Process 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 issues

New 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 launches

Tooling, 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 workflows

Documentation & 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 trends

Cross-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 implementation

Qualifications

• 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 skills

Preferred

• 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 improvements

Equipment Used

• Computer
• telephone
• smartphone
• Microsoft office
• Excel

1) 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.