Manufacturing Engineering Technician - R & D
Listed on 2026-07-24
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Product Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Product Engineer
Manufacturing Engineering Technician - R & D
Commercial Sewing, Inc.
- Torrington, CT 06790
Salary Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary Job Shift First Education Level 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage None
DescriptionManufacturing Engineering Technician
Build Better Products. Solve Real Problems.
Are you a hands-on technical professional who enjoys improving processes, solving manufacturing challenges, and seeing your ideas make an impact?
Commercial Sewing is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Technician to support product development, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement across our organization. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys balancing technical design work with time on the production floor—creating practical solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and performance.
You'll play a key role in bringing products from concept to production while collaborating with teams throughout the company to drive innovation and operational excellence.
What You'll Do
Product Development & Engineering Support
- Create, maintain, and revise part, assembly, tooling, and fixture models using Solid Works.
- Develop detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Support product development projects from concept through production launch.
- Assist with prototype development, testing, and validation activities.
- Ensure designs meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements.
Manufacturing Support & Troubleshooting
- Investigate and resolve manufacturing, product, and process-related issues.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Work directly with production teams to improve processes and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Support day-to-day manufacturing operations through hands-on technical problem solving.
Tooling, Fixtures & Process Improvement
- Design, build, and validate jigs, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste and improving performance.
- Participate in workflow optimization and manufacturing process enhancements.
Documentation & Systems Management
- Develop and maintain work instructions, procedures, and technical documentation.
- Maintain engineering records, drawings, and Bills of Materials.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of engineering data within the Epicor ERP system.
- Support engineering change management and revision control processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering, Production, Sales, Quality, and Operations teams.
- Contribute to new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.
- Help align technical solutions with customer requirements and business objectives.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you'll help deliver:
- Successful new product launches
- Improved manufacturing efficiency and productivity
- Reduced production downtime and defects
- Better tooling, fixtures, and production processes
- Improved product quality and customer satisfaction
- Sustainable continuous improvement across the organization
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of manufacturing, engineering, or product development experience.
- Strong Solid Works or comparable CAD software experience.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.
- Experience with fabrication, machining, tooling, fixture design, or manufacturing processes.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects independently.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Epicor or other ERP systems.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience supporting new product introductions.
- Background in textiles, sewn products, or assembly-based manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to fixture design, process development, and production optimization.
Why Join Commercial Sewing?
At Commercial Sewing, your work matters. You'll…
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