Mechanical Engineer

Loos•Pomfret, CT

About The Position

Loos & Co. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support engineering initiatives across product design, manufacturing processes, and technical applications. This role suits an engineer who enjoys solving practical problems, collaborating across departments, and translating ideas into products and manufacturing improvements. The engineering team supports a diverse range of products, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Depending on the selected candidate’s experience, strengths, and interests, the role may focus primarily on mechanical design and product development, manufacturing and process improvement, or technical applications and customer solutions. The Mechanical Engineer works closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Sales, and other Engineering personnel to evaluate technical requirements, develop practical solutions, troubleshoot challenges, and improve product and process performance. The role participates in engineering projects from initial evaluation and planning through implementation and follow-up, maintains accurate engineering documentation, and supports applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Work takes place in both office and manufacturing environments, including regular interaction on the production floor. Occasional travel to other company facilities, suppliers, or customer locations may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; equivalent technical education and relevant experience may also be considered.
Experience in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, process improvement, technical applications, or a related engineering function.
Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of engineering principles, materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with technical and non-technical personnel.
Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability and willingness to work directly with manufacturing personnel and spend time in a production environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mechanical design, product development, or 2D/3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
Experience in manufacturing or process engineering in an industrial production environment.
Experience with machining, metalworking, tooling, fixtures, or equipment-intensive manufacturing processes.
Experience in technical applications engineering, product selection, customer specifications, or engineering support for Sales.
Experience with new product development, prototyping, testing, or product validation.
Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, root cause analysis, or process optimization.
Experience with engineering drawings, GD&T, bills of materials, engineering changes, or manufacturing documentation.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems, engineering document management, or manufacturing data analysis.
Experience with wire, cable, mechanical assemblies, metal products, or related industrial manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, modify, and improve mechanical components, assemblies, products, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
Create and maintain engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, bills of materials, and related technical documentation.
Evaluate product designs for functionality, manufacturability, quality, performance, and cost.
Support prototyping, product testing, engineering changes, and new product introduction.
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve product design challenges and implement improvements.
Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and production methods to increase efficiency, reliability, quality, and throughput.
Work with production personnel to troubleshoot technical challenges, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
Analyze production performance, including cycle times, scrap, downtime, yield, and process capability, to identify improvement opportunities.
Develop or improve tooling, fixtures, work instructions, process specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Support equipment improvements, process development, production trials, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure engineering improvements are implemented and sustained.
Evaluate customer requirements, engineering specifications, drawings, and product applications to develop technically sound solutions.
Partner with Sales and other departments to assess product capabilities, feasibility, and custom engineering opportunities.
Support technical quotations, cost estimates, bills of materials, and manufacturing requirements for new or modified products.
Assist in selecting appropriate materials, components, products, and manufacturing methods based on application requirements.
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve technical questions and support successful product implementation.
Apply engineering principles and structured problem-solving to address product, process, equipment, and manufacturing challenges.
Work collaboratively with engineers, machinists, technicians, operators, supervisors, and other departments to develop practical solutions.
Participate in engineering projects from initial evaluation and planning through implementation and follow-up.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and support applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve product performance, manufacturing efficiency, technical processes, and overall operational effectiveness.
Perform other related engineering duties and projects as assigned.