Role OverviewWe are seeking a results-driven Manufacturing / R&D Engineer to lead process development and continuous improvement initiatives at our Wallingford and Durham, CT facilities. This role requires expertise in Pulsed Electro-Chemical Machining (PECM) and Electro-Chemical Finishing (ECF), while supporting improvements across related manufacturing processes.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include process development, new product introduction, tooling and fixture design, root cause analysis, CAPA management, process validation, and documentation development.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The successful candidate will apply strong engineering, project management, and problem-solving skills to improve quality, delivery, cost, and capacity in a contract manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing, process development, or R&D engineering experience
- Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industries preferred
- Direct experience with PECM, ECF, or advanced precision manufacturing processes strongly preferred
- Experience with GD&T, methods engineering, and fixture/tooling design
- Knowledge of measurement systems, gauging techniques, and calibration practices
- Understanding process validation, documentation control, and quality systems
- Strong project management and technical problem-solving capabilities
- Experience in applying scientific methods, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated with strong initiative and follow-through
- Detail-oriented with methodical work habits
- Ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels
- Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and customer focus
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
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