Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager Position

Hamilton Connections is seeking candidates for an engineering manager position at a manufacturing company in Bethel CT. This is a direct-hire opportunity. The engineering manager is responsible for leading the engineering function for the design, development, customization, and continuous improvement of linear motion products and engineered assemblies. The hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The salary range is $100,000-$145,000 a year, depending on experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through production
• Oversee the design, development, modification and improvement of linear motion products, assemblies, and systems
• Establish engineering priorities and allocate resources to support business objectives
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, processes and best practices
• Design and validate new products, custom solutions, and engineered assemblies
• Evaluate customer requirements and develop technical solutions that meet application specifications
• Perform product performance analysis, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement activities
• Support manufacturing and operations in resolving design and production issues
• Maintain control of all engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), and related technical documentation
• Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, current and compliant with company quality procedures
• Manage engineering change requests (ECRs) and engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Provide technical support to customers, distributors and internal sales teams
• Participate in customer meetings, application reviews, and technical presentations as required
• Assist sales with product selection, quotations, special applications, and technical proposals.
• Respond to technical inquiries and support resolution of customer issues
• Review customer specifications, contracts and technical requirements for special products and custom-engineered assemblies
• Ensure product designs meet customer expectations, regulatory requirements and manufacturing capabilities
• Coordinate project timelines and deliverables across departments
• Identify opportunities for design, manufacturing and process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, reliability and productivity
• Participate in strategic planning for new technologies and product development opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline
• Advanced degree or professional certifications are a plus
• 5-10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, automation, motion control, or linear motion systems
• Minimum 3 years of engineering leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with custom machinery, engineered assemblies, and product development is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of linear motion products, mechanical systems, bearings, actuators, guides, and motion control applications
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Mastercam, or equivalent CAD/CAM software
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably M2M or similar platforms
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical standards
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, assembly and quality control
• Strong leadership, organizational and project management abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective collaboration with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
• Able to occasionally travel to customer sites, suppliers, or industry events as required
• Able to pass pre-employment screenings