Manufacturing Engineer I

Nordson Corporation; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordson EFD is seeking an experienced engineer to coordinate and perform activities that ensure injection molded components or system assemblies are manufacturable and reliable after a product’s release.

You will redesign parts, perform root-cause analysis, support production quality, maintain designs, and work with tooling engineers to enable scalable manufacturing in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Engineering degree required, preferably Plastics and/or Mechanical.
• Three to ten years experience in production support/product design role primarily with injection molded parts and assemblies.
• Must be fluent in 3D Modeling of parts and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Redesign/modify components to ensure long-term manufacturing reliability.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolution of customer complaints where engineering support is required.
• Provide Engineering support and leadership to address product quality issues in the manufacturing process.
• Maintain/improve existing product designs in support of Manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate activities with internal tooling engineers to create/ensure the ability to manufacture products on a production scale.
• Coordinates activities within the Manufacturing department to ensure product/samples are produced that meet the component/assembly specifications.
• Creates/modifies BOMs/Engineering Masters required for production of product.
• Creates/modifies QC Inspection Procedure work instructions used to monitor component and assembly quality during manufacturing.
• Maintains and improves existing product designs.
• Ensures that engineering documentation is appropriately maintained and controlled according to ISO practices.

Skills

3D modeling

Education

Undergraduate Engineering degree (plastics/mechanical)

Job description

Nordson EFD , a global leader in Engineered Fluid Dispensing, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment.

Summary of the role

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected.

Job Summary

Coordinate and/or perform activities relating to ensuring injection molded components or system assembly functionality and manufacturability after a product’s release to market.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Redesign/modify components/systems as required to ensure long‑term manufacturing reliability.

• Perform root cause analysis and resolution of customer complaints where engineering support is required.

• Provide Engineering support and leadership to address product quality issues in the manufacturing process

• Maintain/improve existing product designs in support of Manufacturing activities.

• Coordinates activities with internal tooling engineers to create/ensure the ability to manufacture products on a production scale.

• Coordinates activities within the Manufacturing department to ensure product/ samples are produced that meet the component/assembly specifications.

• Creates/modifies BOM’s/Engineering Masters required for production of product.

• Creates/modifies QC Inspection Procedure work instructions used to monitor component and assembly quality during manufacturing. This includes designing any tests and fixtures required for this purpose.

• Maintains and improves existing product designs.

• Ensures that engineering documentation is appropriately maintained and controlled according to ISO practices

• Any other duties/tasks as requested by Manager.

• Practice good housekeeping and appropriate measures to prevent pollution or other negative impacts on the environment

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate Engineering degree required, preferably Plastics and/or Mechanical.
• Three to ten years experience in production support/product design role primarily with injection molded parts and assemblies.
• Must be fluent in 3D Modeling of parts and assemblies

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of injection molding process and tool design as it relates to part design for manufacturability preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work effectively under deadlines.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts to top management and to implement ideas that improve the process.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring sitting, standing, reaching. Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

About Nordson EFD

Nordson EFD is a world‑leading designer and manufacturer of fluid dispensing systems and single‑use fluid packaging. By joining our team today, you will help us bring innovative ideas to life. Nordson EFD is a global team that works to create systems and consumables that improve the fluid dispensing process. We offer a supportive culture in a growing and dynamic work environment. Whether you’re just beginning your career or you’re a seasoned professional, there’s a place for you to belong at Nordson EFD. We offer hourly and salary positions in production, maintenance, customer service, quality, engineering, and more. We actively invest in our teams to help you build your skillsets and advance your career.