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Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer

GPAC · Torrington, CT

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Level
Engineer
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
29 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at GPAC (industrial) in Torrington, CT. Develop, improve, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes for injection molding, plastics, medical tubing, and catheter products, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and consistency.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Root cause, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Reliability Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $121k–$181k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 4 reliability engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 588 other live reliability postings in the US.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $105k–$140k, from 207 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Root cause 54%
  • Team leadership 27%
  • FMEA 24%
  • ✓ Automation 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Support New Product Introduction (NPI) from product development through production launch, including DFM/DFA reviews, proto@type builds, process development, and production ramp-up.
  • ◆Develop, improve, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes for injection molding, plastics, medical tubing, and catheter products, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and consistency.
  • ◆Design and develop manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and production aids to support new and existing products.
  • ◆Provide hands-on engineering support on the manufacturing floor, troubleshooting equipment, tooling, molds, fixtures, and process issues and implementing sustainable solutions.
  • ◆Partner with Tooling and Process Engineering on mold development, trials, tooling qualification, and process optimization.
  • ◆Develop and optimize manufacturing cells, workstations, and processes to improve cycle time, throughput, yield, scrap, downtime, ergonomics, and overall manufacturing cost.
  • ◆Support the development and integration of automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment, working closely with Automation Engineering and external suppliers.
  • ◆Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions related to production, quality, equipment, and process issues.
  • ◆Support equipment and process validation, including IQ/OQ/PQ, engineering changes, and documentation in accordance with ISO 13485, FDA, GMP, and customer requirements.
  • ◆Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Quality, Operations, Tooling, Maintenance, Automation, and Program Management to resolve technical challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
  • ◆Support the transfer of products, tooling, equipment, and processes from other facilities or external suppliers through installation, qualification, startup, and production ramp-up.
  • ◆Drive continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives focused on process capability, equipment reliability, automation, quality, and production efficiency.

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related engineering discipline required.
  • ✓Plastics Engineering or related discipline preferred.
  • ✓3+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related production engineering role.
  • ✓Experience working directly in a manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, or process development.
  • ✓Experience supporting NPI through production launch preferred.
  • ✓Experience troubleshooting current production processes and equipment.
  • ✓Injection molding or plastics manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
  • ✓Medical device or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
  • ✓Experience working with automated or semi-automated manufacturing equipment preferred.

Take the next step in your Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer career and apply today!

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Maddie Stevens directly at 417.530.4672. Resumes may be sent confidentially to maddie.stevens@gogpac.com

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A well-established manufacturer is searching for a highly technical, hands-on Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing process development, product launches, and ongoing production operations within a growing medical device manufacturing environment.

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