Hamilton Connections is seeking candidates for an engineering manager position at a manufacturing company in Bethel CT. This is direct-hire opportunity.
The engineering manager is responsible for leading the engineering function for the design, development, customization, and continuous improvement of linear motion products and engineered assemblies.
The hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The salary range is $100,000-$145,000 a year, depending on experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through production
- Oversee the design, development, modification and improvement of linear motion products, assemblies, and systems
- Establish engineering priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, processes and best practices
- Design and validate new products, custom solutions, and engineered assemblies
- Evaluate customer requirements and develop technical solutions that meet application specifications
- Perform product performance analysis, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement activities
- Support manufacturing and operations in resolving design and production issues
- Maintain control of all engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and related technical documentation
- Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, current and compliant with company quality procedures
- Manage engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs)
- Provide technical support to customers, distributors and internal sales teams
- Participate in customer meetings, application reviews, and technical presentations as required
- Assist sales with product selection, quotations, special applications, and technical proposals.
- Respond to technical inquiries and support resolution of customer issues
- Review customer specifications, contracts and technical requirements for special products and custom-engineered assemblies
- Ensure product designs meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements and manufacturing capabilities
- Coordinate project timelines and deliverables across departments
- Identify opportunities for design, manufacturing and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability and productivity
- Participate in strategic planning for new technologies and product development opportunities
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline
- Advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus
- 5-10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, automation, motion control, or linear motion systems
- Minimum 3 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience with custom machinery, engineered assemblies, and product development is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of linear motion products, mechanical systems, bearings, actuators, guides, and motion control applications
- Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam, or equivalent CAD/CAM software
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably M2M or similar platforms
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical standards
- Understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, assembly and quality control
- Strong leadership, organizational and project management abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Effective collaboration with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams
- Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
- Able to occasionally travel to customer sites, suppliers, or industry events as required
- Able to pass pre-employment screenings
