Manufacturing Engineer Technician - Operations

Job DetailsJob Location: Commercial Sewing, Inc. - Torrington, CT 06790Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 SalaryReady to Build Solutions That Matter?

If you're a hands-on technical professional who enjoys product development, manufacturing, continuous improvement, and solving real-world challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing at Commercial Sewing.

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Improve Processes. Support Production. Drive Results.

Are you the type of person who walks through a production floor and immediately sees opportunities to make things better?

Commercial Sewing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to help improve manufacturing operations, support production teams, and drive continuous improvement throughout our facility. This is a highly visible role for someone who enjoys solving problems, optimizing workflows, and working directly with operators and leadership to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.

If you thrive in a hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoy turning data and observations into real-world improvements, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Production & Process Improvement

Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
Conduct time studies, workflow evaluations, and labor utilization assessments.
Recommend and implement process improvements that increase productivity, quality, and efficiency.
Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Production Support

Work directly with production teams to troubleshoot process issues and eliminate bottlenecks.
Monitor production performance and assist with corrective actions when needed.
Help improve safety, quality, throughput, and overall operational effectiveness.
Support manufacturing readiness for new products and production changes.

Documentation & Data Analysis

Develop, update, and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids.
Collect, analyze, and report production metrics and performance data.
Identify trends and opportunities for process optimization.
Assist with standardizing processes and improving consistency across departments.

Manufacturing Systems & Collaboration

Support workstation, tooling, fixture, and layout improvements.
Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.
Assist with projects focused on reducing waste, improving workflow, and increasing capacity.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll help achieve

Improved production efficiency and throughput
Reduced waste and process variation
Better workflow and labor utilization
Stronger quality performance
Increased operator engagement and process consistency
Successful implementation of continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Associate Degree, Technical Degree, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, production support, process improvement, or engineering technician roles.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience conducting time studies and workflow analysis.
Understanding of manufacturing metrics and performance measurement.
CAD experience is helpful but not required.
Experience with high-mix, configurable, or custom manufacturing environments.
Experience implementing process improvements on the production floor.

Why Join Commercial Sewing?

At Commercial Sewing, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our operations every day. Your ideas won't get lost in layers of bureaucracy—you'll work closely with leadership and production teams to implement improvements that deliver real results.

Benefits & Perks

Health & Financial Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

Competitive Compensation

End-of-Year Bonus Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Paid Holidays

Summer Shutdown

Christmas Break

Spring Day Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Appreciation

Summer BBQ Gift Cards

Thanksgiving Dinner Gift Cards

Employee Recognition Programs

Casual Dress Fridays

Culture & Growth

Family-oriented environment

Halloween Costume Contest

Christmas Party

Wellness Challenges

Opportunities for training and advancement
Collaborative team culture

Many of our employees have built careers here spanning 20, 30, and even 40+ years.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about improving processes, supporting production teams, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help Commercial Sewing build a smarter, safer, and more efficient manufacturing operation.