Manufacturing Engineer

Ametek, Inc.•Waterbury, CT

About The Position

Responsible for analyzing, developing, and specifying manufacturing processes, including operational sequences, tooling, methods, equipment, and controls. Ensures processes meet quality and quantity requirements efficiently for a variety of manufactured products. What you will do: Apply Lean manufacturing principles to reduce costs, improve quality, and optimize processes. Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, and materials planning teams to eliminate unnecessary operations and clarify process instructions. Investigate and resolve product, equipment, and tooling issues using root cause analysis and scientific methods. Identify equipment needs for existing and new product manufacturing; evaluate new or used equipment for ROI, compliance with dimensional requirements, and adherence to safety and ergonomic standards. Prepare capital appropriation requests, manage approved budgets, and monitor spending. Assist the Engineering/Manufacturing Manager in preparing investment and expense budgets for equipment additions or modifications aligned with short- and long-term business needs. Collaborate with sales and engineering on new product designs to ensure manufacturability and equipment readiness. Coordinate new product introductions with production supervisors, team leaders, quality assurance, and manufacturing engineering; draft and maintain documentation including engineering specifications and manufacturing procedures. Lead and execute operational excellence initiatives and other projects supporting divisional objectives. Stay current on industry trends and advancements through publications and professional affiliations; provide guidance to other departments based on expertise. Work closely with domestic and international teams, including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and sales.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.) required.
1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, engineering principles, manufacturing processes, machine shop practices, and electro-mechanical concepts preferred.
Familiarity with material properties, machining characteristics, assembly processes, inspection techniques, and material flow is a plus.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Strong mathematical skills, including statistical analysis, required.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information effectively to employees, customers, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, engineering principles, manufacturing processes, machine shop practices, and electro-mechanical concepts preferred.
Familiarity with material properties, machining characteristics, assembly processes, inspection techniques, and material flow is a plus.

Responsibilities

Apply Lean manufacturing principles to reduce costs, improve quality, and optimize processes.
Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, and materials planning teams to eliminate unnecessary operations and clarify process instructions.
Investigate and resolve product, equipment, and tooling issues using root cause analysis and scientific methods.
Identify equipment needs for existing and new product manufacturing; evaluate new or used equipment for ROI, compliance with dimensional requirements, and adherence to safety and ergonomic standards.
Prepare capital appropriation requests, manage approved budgets, and monitor spending.
Assist the Engineering/Manufacturing Manager in preparing investment and expense budgets for equipment additions or modifications aligned with short- and long-term business needs.
Collaborate with sales and engineering on new product designs to ensure manufacturability and equipment readiness.
Coordinate new product introductions with production supervisors, team leaders, quality assurance, and manufacturing engineering; draft and maintain documentation including engineering specifications and manufacturing procedures.
Lead and execute operational excellence initiatives and other projects supporting divisional objectives.
Stay current on industry trends and advancements through publications and professional affiliations; provide guidance to other departments based on expertise.
Work closely with domestic and international teams, including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and sales.