Manufacturing Engineer lll

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.

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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.