Manufacturing Engineer

Fastenal • Wallingford, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing, engineering, quality, heat treat, and customer service departments. The position may offer a flexible schedule after onboarding and training are completed and performance goals are met. The work is based at Fastenal’s CT180 Manufacturing Facility in Wallingford, Connecticut, and is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fastenal describes itself as an industrial and construction supplies distributor that has grown since 1967 to more than 3,000 servicing locations. The company emphasizes an entrepreneurial culture, employee training, promotion from within, and opportunities for career growth.

The base pay range is $60,000–$80,000. The position is also eligible for a bonus and/or commission. Full-time benefits include health, life, long-term disability, and dental insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; and a 401(k) with an employer contribution.

Requirements

• Possess or be working toward a bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Be highly motivated, self-directed, and customer service oriented.
• Demonstrate strong organization, planning, and prioritizing abilities.
• Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving, deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills.
• Exhibit a strong orientation toward continuous improvement.
• Be able to learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrate the company’s core values of ambition, innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
• Pass the required drug screen where applicable in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience using CAD, such as Solidworks, AutoDesk, or Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling for cold and hot heading, secondary processes, and gaging.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, machinery, tooling, and gaging.
• Recommend tooling materials, speeds, feeds, and equipment setups.
• Research capital appropriations for manufacturing equipment upgrades and replacements.
• Recommend improvements to operational methods to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality.
• Assist with quoting and costing activities.
• Promote and implement continuous improvement programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with an employer contribution
• Bonus and/or commission eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level