Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The Lee Company; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health insurance

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Daycare subsidy

Job summary

The Lee Company in Westbrook, Connecticut, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimize fluid control components. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

The position involves developing automation proposals, conducting studies for manufacturing methods, and collaborating with multiple departments. The company offers excellent career growth opportunities and benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Project management and supervision/mentoring experience is required.
• Local candidates only; full-time on-site position.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals for automation, mechanization, and special tooling.
• Conduct special studies for methods and manufacturing estimates.
• Investigate new machines and equipment for production features.
• Review engineering drawings to enhance manufacturability.
• Assist in instructing and training department personnel.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project management

CAD (SolidWorks)

Mechanical design knowledge

Manufacturing engineering experience

Education

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Lee Company is a global leader in the design and production of miniature, precision fluid control components for the aerospace, medical/scientific instrument, oil tool, and automotive industries.

Lee Company products are recognized worldwide for superior quality, reliability, and performance. Lee’s unique capabilities in miniaturization and engineering keep the company at the forefront of fluid control technology and identify Lee as a leading innovator in the field of fluid handling and control.

Founded in 1948, The Lee Company occupies over one million sq. ft. of state-of-the-art manufacturing and office space at three sites in Westbrook and Essex, Connecticut, and employs over 1,000 people.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline ideally with some mechanical/machine design experience.
• Project management and supervision/mentoring experience.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks preferable)
• Knowledge of machines, linkages, pressure vessels, hardware, press fits and clearances.
• Local candidates only. Full-time on-site.
• At least 10 years experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals for automation, mechanization, methods, special tooling, machine attachments, etc.,
• Conduct special studies involved in terms of methods, time, and manufacturing estimates on new and complex work.
• Investigate new machines and equipment as to versatility and diversification of production features required, process and other conditions involved, and prepare reports and recommendations for management information relative to purchase or lease deal.
• Work closely with other departments, i.e. plant, tool, and product engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, etc. Review engineering drawings and consult with design engineers to enhance manufacturability of products.
• Assist with instructing, training, and checking of work assignments performed by others connected with the function of the department.

The Lee Company Advantages

The Lee Company offers opportunities for career growth in a growing company providing an attractive range of benefits including company-paid health insurance, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and daycare subsidy. The Lee Company is situated in southern New England in a rural, campus setting close to the Long Island Sound.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law