Engineering Jobs in Bethany, CT

Exclusive. Northeast holding company with three manufacturing and technology portfolio companies serving commercial markets. New role reporting to Chairman. Every portfolio company had their best year in 2025. On the horizon is further expansion led by product development, international expansion, new customers, and recurring revenues streams. We are looking for a leader and influencer that is still willing to bear hug the business from the bottom up when necessary. Quick overview of responsibilities and leadership are:

• Partnering and contributing on short- and long-term strategies for the holding and portfolio companies (i.e., geographical expansion, acquisitions, spin-offs, capital investment, incubator projects, organizational development)
• Functioning as a consultant and advisory Board member to portfolio companies (i.e., pricing, margin management, leadership development, KPIs, capital expenditures, process improvements, working capital improvements, demand planning, business development, infrastructure build out)
• Be liaison with external counsel on domestic and international customer contracts, labor agreements, and other legal matters
• Be the VP-Finance for the holding company on financial reporting, KPIs, and treasury matters

REQUIREMENTS: BS required (Accounting, Finance, or Engineering preferred). CPA or MBA a must. Seek 10+ years of business and financial leadership experience. Must be able to communicate with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing. Ideal candidate might come from investment banking, private equity, or multi-plant manufacturer targeting commercial markets. Role can be hybrid or virtual with primary travel in Connecticut and New York.

REWARD: $300,000 to $350,000 DOE plus seven figure 3-5 year incentives, superior benefits, upside and work/life balance

Geologist Project Manager

We're seeking a Project Manager to lead Geologist projects. This role oversees project delivery, manages technical teams, and coordinates with clients, regulators, and subcontractors of challenging site characterization and remediation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• We are looking for creative, results driven individuals with strong backgrounds in team management, geology, hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental science, or related fields
• Connecticut Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP) or someone on an LEP track
• BS/MS in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or similar major
• Minimum 8 years' experience completing environmental investigation and remediation

Location: Cheshire, CT

Company Description:

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Summary:

This challenging position is a great opportunity for the right candidate to become a part of a dedicated team of aerospace manufacturing professionals. This position will be responsible for performing general engineering tasks that optimize processing capabilities of the facility through process development and verification. The Manufacturing Engineer will analyze process flow, developing performance enhancements and monitor production results.

Essential Functions:

• Create and/or improve systems that optimize the efficiency of material flow throughout the facility.
• Develop the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing process, and sequence of production operations from blueprints, quality documents, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate production processes by creating operation sheets and providing all manufacturing related information.
• Create material process requisitions with technical data requirements for special manufacturing processes.
• Develop most effective solutions to production and quality problems that are related to material, production processes and tools.
• Manage products and process engineering related activities during the development stage from raw material to finished product.
• Research and develop process sheets with proper work instructions for the operators, inspectors and shipping.
• Act as a liaison for the shop process development, integrating with management, shop personnel, purchasing, production control, vendors and customers to make the job as productive as possible.
• Implement all Engineering Changes from the Customer to the process sheets, programs, etc.
• Interact with various internal functions to provide manufacturing engineering support for production.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and implementation of Corrective Actions.
• Initiate and lead optimization projects to improve quality outcomes, reduce production costs, and shorten cycle time.
• Build trust and confidence with customers to resolve engineering, manufacturing, and quality issues.
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 2+ years of experience.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint reading.
• Ability to work with CAD systems such as Solidworks, NX 7.5 and above to generate work instructions/process sheets.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel 5-10% when required.
• Knowledge/experience in the machining of nickel and titanium-based alloys preferred (i.e. milling, turning, broaching, and special processes).

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

*Subject to change with or without notice*

• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Competitive Base Salary and Bonus!

• Develop, implement, and improve welding processes and procedures to enhance product quality and productivity.
• Utilize CAD, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks to design and develop welding fixtures and tooling.
• Lead the implementation of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes for welding operations.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize welding processes and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians on welding techniques and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis of welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Manage welding equipment maintenance and calibration to ensure optimal performance.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in welding technologies and industry best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in weld manufacturing engineering.
• Proven experience with CAD, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
• Excellent knowledge of laser and robotic welding techniques.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is a plus.

*No Experience Necessary*

ABOUT THIS JOB

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As a Combat Engineer, you’ll work quickly and skillfully to help Soldiers navigate while on combat missions by constructing bridges, clearing barriers with explosives, and detecting and avoiding mines and other environmental hazards. You'll provide expertise and come up with quick and creative engineering solutions, constructing fighting positions, fixed and floating bridges, and obstacles and defense positions.

Skills you’ll learn align with Construction & Engineering, Demolition & Explosives, Operate Heavy Equipment. In addition, you could earn 45 nationally recognized certifications!

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain emergency notification data
• Maintain radio and data distribution systems
• Perform signal support functions and technical assistance for computer systems
• Provide technical assistance and training for local-area networks
• Maintain equipment, terminal devices, assigned vehicles and power generators

REQUIREMENTS

• 14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training
• U.S. Citizen
• 17 to 34 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet Tattoo Guidelines
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

BENEFITS

The Army offers a complete package of benefits that not only supports you and your family but also helps you advance in your career. Whether you serve part-time or full-time as an enlisted Soldier or Army Officer, you’ll earn competitive pay with opportunities for bonuses, as well as receive health care at little to no cost. You could also receive money for education, student loan repayment assistance, training and certifications, housing, living expenses, and more.

• Paid Training and credentialing to strengthen your skillsets
• Monthly salary (based off pay grade and time in service)
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time Soldier
• 30 days paid annual vacation
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family member
• Paid tuition opportunities to continue your education
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses for completing training in selected Military Occupational Specialties

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

The Environmental Manager is accountable to identify, develop implement and maintain site environmental policies and procedures to ensure environmental compliance with current and pending local, state, and federal regulations.

About the Role

Site management team member accountable for all aspects environmental compliance internally and externally. Acts as the plant liaison to local, state and federal agencies. Subject matter expert and accountable party on environmental matters for site and regional management. Leads manufacturing and process improvement initiatives related to the environment ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees and the community. Works to achieve and build an engaged workforce driven to self-directed ownership of environmental processes that achieve the short and long term strategic goals of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental requirements via the completion of required government and internal reports (including Form R, Tier II, Emission Statement, Semi-annual & annual reports, Biennial waste reporting), training of personnel, development of operating procedures and equipment requirements, "management of change" review, and auditing.
• Identifying regulatory requirements and develop courses of action to ensure both our future compliance and our flexibility to operate profitably.
• Provide plant leadership for the continuous improvement of the ISO 14001 EMS.
• Coordinates identification of environmental aspects, evaluation of significance of environmental aspects, and establishment of environmental objectives and targets.
• Coordinates establishment and implementation of management programs to achieve objectives and targets.
• Project management on facility or operational modifications as assigned.
• Support project engineers on the environmental impact of capital projects.
• Represents the Wallingford Plant in areas where environmental concerns internally and externally to local, state and federal agencies.
• Work with local management to ensure a common understanding of environmental compliance issues and lead in their compliance efforts.
• Schedule and coordinate hazardous waste material bulk loads, drum loads and lab pack pick-ups using approved waste haulers and ensure required paperwork meets state and federal regulations.
• Make positive change regarding plant's processes, including; Environmental training procedures; Plant Standard Operating Procedures; the EMS system, Environmental audits and waste minimization.
• Participate or lead in team investigations of all major incidents. Ensure appropriate root cause(s) and corrective actions are identified and completed in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report plant emissions and discharges.
• Monitor and troubleshoot plant pollution abatement and controls equipment and devices.
• Comply with the Title V air permit including emission testing and LDAR.
• Sample wastewater discharge and complete monthly DMR report.
• Ensure the site meet the requirements of the site owner's NPDES permit.
• Acts as backup to plant ES&S Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or environmental sciences.
• 10+ years of experience in both Environmental Management and Process Engineering.
• Working knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• The ability to present information to senior management and government regulators.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable EHSS laws and regulations/programs through continuing education seminars/courses.
• Provide positive, proactive leadership with regard to concern by plant employees for the safety and health of their coworkers.
• Identify/coordinate/complete environmental and improvement projects.
• Complete Leak Detection and Repair program weekly, monthly, and annual requirements (involves use of FID with calibration).

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Hazardous Exposures: hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat or cold.
• Physical Lifting Requirements and frequency: sedentary (up to 10 pounds), light (up to 20 pounds), medium (up to 50 pounds), heavy (over 50 pounds).
• Other Physical Requirements and frequency: occasional (up to 1 hr/day), regular (up to 3 hrs/day), frequent (over 3 hrs/day).
• Climbing.
• Walking.
• Standing.
• Stooping/Kneeling.
• Pulling/Pushing.
• Ability to meet the criteria of plant safety policies/procedures.