Manufacturing Engineer

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a well-established Oxford, CT based manufacturing company. The role is on-site and focuses on supporting daily operations, improving production processes, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with the Senior Manufacturing Engineer and production personnel to drive improvements and maintain compliance with FDA and ISO standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on engineering support in manufacturing or production
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and identifying process issues
• Experience in process improvements, production efficiency and quality initiatives
• Strong documentation skills and ability to develop work instructions

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on engineering support to daily manufacturing operations and address production issues
• Troubleshoot equipment, processes, and inefficiencies to minimize downtime and improve performance
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements for productivity and quality
• Collaborate with production personnel and engineering teams to resolve issues and support CI initiatives
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and process documentation
• Support process validation activities to ensure compliance with procedures and standards
• Assist with process development, equipment improvements, and floor layout optimization
• Evaluate processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and consistency
• Support equipment setup and implementation of process changes
• Coordinate engineering activities and project priorities with the Senior Manufacturing Engineer
• Ensure processes/documentation comply with FDA and ISO requirements
• Communicate challenges and improvement opportunities across teams
• Work independently to identify problems and implement solutions
• Support additional manufacturing engineering projects as needed

Job description

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is actively searching for a Manufacturing Engineer for a well-established manufacturing company located in Oxford, CT. This is a full-time position responsible for supporting daily manufacturing operations, improving production processes, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring manufacturing activities meet quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

******This is an on-site role located in the Shelton/Oxford, CT area. Candidates outside of a reasonable daily commutable will NOT be considered. NO RELOCATION******

The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, production personnel, and other engineering team members to support manufacturing operations, resolve production issues, implement process improvements, and maintain compliance with FDA and ISO requirements.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys working directly with production equipment and personnel. The company is looking for someone who is comfortable spending time on the manufacturing floor, identifying opportunities for improvement, and taking an active role in resolving equipment and process-related challenges. Experience within medical device manufacturing or another regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on engineering support to daily manufacturing operations, addressing production issues and equipment‑related challenges in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, processes, and production inefficiencies to minimize downtime and improve overall performance.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to increase productivity, improve product quality, and enhance employee safety.
• Work closely with production personnel and engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, review, and maintain clear and accurate manufacturing work instructions and process documentation.
• Support manufacturing process validation activities to ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Assist with manufacturing process development, equipment improvements, and production floor layout optimization.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and recommend improvements to efficiency, consistency, and overall production performance.
• Support equipment setup, troubleshooting, and implementation of manufacturing process changes.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate engineering activities, project priorities, and implementation timelines.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and related documentation comply with applicable FDA and ISO requirements.
• Communicate production challenges, improvement opportunities, and ongoing engineering activities to appropriate team members.
• Work independently to identify problems, evaluate potential solutions, and implement improvements.
• Support additional manufacturing engineering projects and operational initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant manufacturing engineering experience.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably within medical device manufacturing or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience providing hands‑on engineering support within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment, identify process issues, and implement practical solutions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing process improvements, production efficiency, and quality initiatives.
• Understanding of manufacturing work instructions, process documentation, and production procedures.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with production personnel, engineering teams, and management.
• Willingness to spend significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting equipment, processes, and production personnel.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within medical device manufacturing, medical contract manufacturing, or another FDA/ISO-regulated industry.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO quality standards, and manufacturing process validation requirements.
• Experience using SolidWorks, CAD, or similar engineering design software.
• Experience supporting manufacturing equipment troubleshooting, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Background working in a hands‑on manufacturing engineering position involving direct interaction with production equipment and operators.

Compensation

$75,000-$90,000 base salary, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates.

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 10 vacation days annually.
• 5 paid personal days annually.
• Paid holidays, including employee birthday.
• Long-term career opportunity with an established medical manufacturing organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.