Manufacturing Engineer III
CooperCompanies · Trumbull, CT
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $100k–$133k
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 22 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at CooperCompanies (medical devices) in Trumbull, CT. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Control plans, Minitab, ISO 13485
- Base pay
- $100k–$133k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $100k–$133k. This one lists $100k–$133k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 11 manufacturing engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Connecticut plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 10 other live manufacturing postings in Connecticut.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 82%
- ✓ Root cause 64%
- ✓ Six Sigma 64%
- Tooling 45%
- New product launch 36%
- Cost reduction 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at CooperCompanies
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: CooperCompanies in Trumbull
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- Manufacturing Engineer II · Manufacturing
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- Senior Supplier Quality Engineer · Quality · Senior
Full description from CooperCompaniesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The Manufacturing Engineer III, concentrated on controls, automation, and electronics (ME3) at CooperSurgical will focus on solutioning complex manufacturing problems and implementing process improvements. The ME3 will apply their skills in automation and electronics via the implementation of new, and improvement of existing, automation systems, investigation of the root cause of various complex manufacturing problems and support daily operations through the support of the maintenance technician team. The ME3 may lead large projects that may have up to 2 supporting engineers
- •Design and development of efficient manufacturing processes and automation for medical device products, with a focus on quality, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
- •Optimize existing manufacturing processes via automation and the application of Lean Six Sigma concepts to improve efficiency, yield, and productivity while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards, often using lean manufacturing techniques.
- •Conduct process validations, process capability studies, and root cause analyses to identify and resolve manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
- •Develop and lead project plans and proposals that include elements such as Gantt charts, cost-benefit analysis, risk assessments, and regulatory strategies.
- •Collaborate with R&D teams to ensure new products are designed for manufacturability, considering assembly methods, equipment selection, and process validation requirements.
- •Provide mentorship and guidance to junior manufacturing engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional development.
- •Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process control plans, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- •Support the manufacturing floor via partnering with maintenance engineers and technicians to resolve day-to-day downtime.
- •Strong knowledge of medical device manufacturing processes. Experience in any of the following:
- •Controls, Automation, and/or Electronics
- •Strong computer skills with the ability to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio. Advanced skills preferred .
- •Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma concepts, statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab), and root cause analysis.
- •Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- •Knowledge of quality and regulatory requirements, such as ISO 13485, FDA QSR, EU MDR and GMP.
- •Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- •Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
Our Benefits
As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits.
Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
