Manufacturing Engineer lll at Trillium Staffing Solutions Manufacturing Engineer lll at Trillium Staffing Solutions in Higganum, Connecticut Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

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

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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.

Apply now!

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.