Manufacturing Engineer lll

Trillium Staffing Solutions; Durham (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site role with potential hybrid

Job summary

Trillium Professional is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for the Central Connecticut facility in the Hartford/New Haven area. This on-site direct-hire role offers a base salary target of $130,000 plus bonus potential and relocation assistance.

You will lead process development, NPI, and quote development, optimize manufacturability, and drive Lean improvements while ensuring ISO 13485 and FDA compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, preferably with medical device contract manufacturing or high-precision metals.
• Experience in metals machining, tooling/fixture design, and sub-assembly processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred, but hands-on experience considered.
• Proven Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving, and process optimization capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development, NPI, and quoting activities.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and equipment for machining and finishing.
• Perform root cause analysis and CAPA investigations to resolve issues and reduce waste.
• Establish standard work, drawings, layouts, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA quality systems and GD&T principles.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional communication

NPI / process development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

ISO 13485 awareness

FDA regulatory knowledge

GD&T understanding

Job description

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in the greater Hartford / New Haven Area, CT (On-site) for a direct-hire opportunity!

Key Position Highlights & Perks:

• Competitive Compensation: $130,000 base salary target + bonus potential (Flexibility to pay higher for exceptional talent)
• Work-Life Balance: Unlimited Vacation / PTO policy
• Schedule: 1st Shift with flexible start and end times
• Relocation Support: Relocation assistance available for out-of-area candidates
• Education Flexibility: Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required for candidates with strong hands-on technical experience
• Workplace Flexibility: On-site role initially, with potential hybrid flexibility after 3–4 months based on performance

We are seeking a results-driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead process development, project execution, and new product quote development at their state-of-the-art facility in Central Connecticut. This individual will play a vital role in optimizing manufacturing processes, evaluating designs for manufacturability (DFM), and implementing lean engineering solutions to directly impact quality, cost, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Process & NPI Engineering:

• Lead base business process improvements, continuous improvement projects, and New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Design, develop, and implement tooling, fixtures, and equipment across precision metal machining, fabrication, and finishing processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead CAPA investigations to resolve technical issues and eliminate waste.
• Establish standard work, process instructions, engineering drawings, equipment layouts, and validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Ensure strict adherence to ISO 13485 and FDA regulatory standards.

Costing & Quote Development:

• Evaluate engineering prints and customer specs for new business opportunities to generate accurate labor, material, and cycle-time estimates.
• Partner with technical SMEs and commercial teams to propose Design for Manufacturability (DFM) improvements that optimize production costs and quality.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses for capital investments, process changes, and quote proposals.

Position Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally within medical device contract manufacturing or high-precision metals manufacturing.
• Strong background in metals machining, precision fabrication, tooling/fixture design, and sub-assembly processes.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline is preferred, but equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
• Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing, root cause problem-solving, and process optimization.
• Practical knowledge of ISO / FDA quality systems and GD&T principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with cross-functional teams and key customers.