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Mechanical Engineering Manager
Location: Vernon, CT — On-site
Type: Full-time
Salary: $110,000–$140,000 Job Code: ESF1995
U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED (no dual/foreign nationality)
Location: Vernon, CT — On-site
Type: Full-time
Salary: $110,000–$140,000 Job Code: ESF1995
U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED (no dual/foreign nationality)
Overview
Lead a hands-on mechanical engineering team in a precision manufacturing environment designing engineered fluid-system components for defense, nuclear, and industrial markets.
Lead a hands-on mechanical engineering team in a precision manufacturing environment designing engineered fluid-system components for defense, nuclear, and industrial markets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor engineers and designers; manage workload and schedules.
Review and approve drawings, BOMs, calculations, and engineering changes.
Support manufacturing: machining, assembly, testing, inspection, troubleshooting.
Ensure compliance with ASME, military specs, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
Drive design-for-manufacturability and continuous improvement.
Lead and mentor engineers and designers; manage workload and schedules.
Review and approve drawings, BOMs, calculations, and engineering changes.
Support manufacturing: machining, assembly, testing, inspection, troubleshooting.
Ensure compliance with ASME, military specs, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
Drive design-for-manufacturability and continuous improvement.
Requirements
U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
5 years progressive engineering experience in manufacturing; leadership experience required.
Proficient in CAD (Inventor/AutoCAD or similar), GD&T, BOMs, and engineering change control.
Experience with regulated manufacturing (ASME, military specs) preferred.
U.S. citizenship required.
Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
5 years progressive engineering experience in manufacturing; leadership experience required.
Proficient in CAD (Inventor/AutoCAD or similar), GD&T, BOMs, and engineering change control.
Experience with regulated manufacturing (ASME, military specs) preferred.
Benefits & Culture
Competitive pay, medical/dental/401(k) match, PTO, and a hands-on, quality-focused manufacturing team.
Competitive pay, medical/dental/401(k) match, PTO, and a hands-on, quality-focused manufacturing team.
Salary : $90,000 - $140,000