Manufacturing Engineer

Fastenal Co.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid vacation

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Fastenal Co. in Wallingford, CT is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Engineer - Quality to support the facility by working with all departments to promote conforming products and help improve the quality management system.

A flexible schedule may be offered after onboarding and performance goals. Responsibilities include conducting internal audits, communicating with customers to resolve issues, supporting quality planning and inspection methods, leading corrective actions, and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
• Strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Responsibilities

• Performing internal audits
• Communicating with customers to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Supporting product quality planning activities and establishing inspection methods
• Leading or participating in corrective action activities addressing defects and nonconformances
• Providing effective recommendations for the improvement of operational methods to reduce manufacturing costs and improving product quality
• Promoting and implementing continuous improvement programs

Skills

Excellent written and oral comunicação

Strong math aptitude

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Self-directed

Customer service orientation

Ability to learn multiple tasks

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Details - Manufacturing Engineer

Job ID 641111

Title Manufacturing Engineer

Type Full-time

Location Wallingford, CT06492

Departments Quality/Engineering

Date Published November 4, 2026

End Date 11-13-2026

Manufacturing Engineer - Quality

61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492 CT180 Manufacturing Facility Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:30pm

OVERVIEW:

Working as Full-time Manufacturing Engineer - Quality, you will support the facility by working closely with all departments to promote the production of conforming products and assist in the continuous improvement of the quality management system. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing internal audits
• Communicating with customers to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Supporting product quality planning activities and establishing inspection methods
• Leading or participating in corrective action activities addressing defects and nonconformances
• Providing effective recommendations for the improvement of operational methods to reduce manufacturing costs and improving product quality
• Promoting and implementing continuous improvement programs

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess or are working towards a bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated, self-directed and customer service oriented
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
• Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
• Exhibit strong orientation toward continuous improvement
• Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
• Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)

PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experiencing working in an ISO 9001or AS9100 environment
• Experience with inspection tools and equipment
• Experience reading blueprints and product specifications
• A strong knowledge of PPAP's and AIAG Core Tools

ABOUT US:

Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.

As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

• Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and 401(k) with an employer contribution.

COMPENSATION:

The base pay range for this position is $60,000 - 80,000. In addition to base pay, this position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission.