About this opportunity
KamisPro lists this Industrial Manufacturing Technician opportunity in litchfield county, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
In this position you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our operations every day. You'll work closely with leadership and production teams to implement improvements that deliver real results. 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 & 3D CAD
· Assist in design and fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and jigs
· Use CAD to create and update drawings and layouts. Hands on machining experience milling and turning.
· 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
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
Health & Financial Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Supplemental Insurance Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive Compensation
End-of-Year Bonus Opportunities
Excellent Work-Life Balance
Many of our clients employees have built careers here spanning 20, 30, and even 40+ years.
Who can apply
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