Job Description

Job Location: Commercial Sewing, Inc. - Torrington, CT 06790
Position Type: Full Time - ExemptEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: First
Job Category: Engineering

Position Summary
Hands-on manufacturing engineering role focused on improving production processes, supporting new product launches, and driving continuous improvement across a multi-SKU, semi-custom production environment.
This role bridges engineering and operations—owning implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing systems to improve throughput, quality, and cost.
Key Responsibilities
Process Improvement & Optimization
· Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and variability
· Implement improvements to increase throughput, yield, and cost efficiency
· Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing
· Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma)
Manufacturing Execution & Support
· Support day-to-day production by troubleshooting equipment and process issues
· Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions
· Maintain safe, reliable, and repeatable manufacturing systems
· Collaborate with operations and quality to resolve production issues
New Product Introduction (NPI)
· Support transition of new products from design into production
· Assist in defining manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling
· Partner with engineering and quality to ensure successful product launches
Tooling, Fixtures & CAD
· Assist in design and fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and jigs
· Use CAD to create and update drawings and layouts
· Support development of efficient plant layouts and workflows
Documentation & Data Analysis
· Create and maintain technical process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions
· Collect and analyze production data to measure performance improvements
· Prepare reports on process capability, efficiency, and quality trends
Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and R&D on process improvements
· Support capital equipment evaluations and justification
· Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Qualifications

Qualifications
Required
· Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
· 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing / process engineering experience
· Experience in production environments (preferably high-mix / configurable products)
· Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Preferred
· Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma
· Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt a plus)
· CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or similar)
· Experience with tooling, fixtures, or sewn/assembly-based manufacturing
· Experience with problem analysis and resolution
· Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others
· Requires good leadership skills and communication skills
· Ability to recommend and implement improvements
Equipment Used
Computer, telephone, smartphone, Microsoft office, Excel
Note
1) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
2) The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.