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Manufacturing Engineer III / Senior Manufacturing Engineer – MedTech
Location: Western Connecticut
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with an innovative and growing MedTech manufacturer seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III or Senior Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of complex manufacturing and rapid prototyping projects involving advanced manufacturing technologies.
This is a highly hands-on engineering role focused on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and moving programs from prototype and development through production readiness.
The role offers significant technical ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to work on complex medical device applications.
What You’ll Do
- Lead complex manufacturing engineering and rapid prototyping projects
- Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot high-precision manufacturing processes
- Develop and optimize process parameters for advanced manufacturing technologies
- Solve complex technical and manufacturing problems
- Support programs from prototype and development through production readiness
- Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and customer-facing teams
- Lead technical discussions and communicate project status, issues, and recovery plans
- Support quoting, process development, measurement, validation, and production-readiness activities
- Apply GD&T, CAD, metrology, GR&R, process capability, DOE, OQ/PQ, and related methodologies
- Manage multiple projects with significant autonomy and ownership
- Provide technical mentorship to technicians and engineers
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered
- Strong manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in MedTech, medical devices, aerospace, or another regulated industry
- Experience with rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing, or precision manufacturing
- Strong mechanical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with engineering drawings, GD&T, CAD, and metrology
- Working knowledge of GR&R/TMV, process capability, DOE, OQ/PQ, and validation
- Ability to troubleshoot complex processes and develop practical technical solutions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with both technical teams and customers
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently and take ownership of deliverables
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a growing MedTech organization focused on advanced manufacturing and rapid prototyping, where you’ll work on complex medical device programs and help move innovative products from prototype through production.
The position provides substantial technical responsibility, customer exposure, and opportunities for continued growth and technical leadership.
Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working in a regulated industry, such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment?
- Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship, now or in the future?
- Are you currently within a commutable distance of Western Connecticut, or would you be willing to relocate to the area for the right opportunity?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $145,000