Engineering Jobs in Waterbury

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NASDAQ: ROLL) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial, defense, and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and engineered components requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. We currently have 60 facilities, of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in 11 countries and our market capitalization is approximately $13.5 billion.

Job Title/Location: Manager of Real Estate & Construction

Summary: The Manager of Real Estate & Construction is responsible for overseeing all facets of property development, building projects, and commercial leasing activities. This role requires a unique blend of real estate expertise and construction project management skills to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. In addition, the manager identifies potential sites, manages broker and landlord relationships, and negotiates lease terms and conditions to maximize occupancy rates and achieve financial goals across the property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Identification & Market Analysis
• Broker & Landlord Relations
• Lease Negotiation & Documentation
• Portfolio & Tenant Management
• Project Management
• Financial Oversight
• Contract & Vendor Management
• Compliance & Permitting
• Site & Quality Control
• Stakeholder Communication
• Strategic Planning

Job Qualifications/Education:

• Experience: Proven experience in construction project management, real estate development, or a similar role, 10+ years.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of construction technologies, contracts, technical drawings, and project management software (e.g., Builder trend, Procore).
• Soft Skills: Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and company matched 401k plan.

RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Job Summary:

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor leads a multi-department team of CNC Operators and Set-Up Operators, in a high mix / low volume aerospace component manufacturing environment. This role is expected to balance expertise in set-up and operation of CNC machining for precision tolerance components, along with strong interpersonal skills to motivate the team to work toward common goals and objectives. Key responsibilities include managing the day-to-day priorities for multiple departments, cross-training staff on best practices to meet set-up and production run-times, optimizing processes through the elimination of waste, and leading lean continuous improvement initiatives. As a working supervisor, this role is expected to run production jobs and provide the necessary supervisory management to a small 2nd shift team.

This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO Package
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K Match Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Essential Job Duties:

• Conduct security, quality and EH&S audits to ensure the safety of employees on the second shift, and compliance with company and customer policies.
• Coordinate time-off requests, with attention to skills matrix, to ensure adequate staffing level across all disciplines of machine centers to meet production needs.
• Motivate team to meet daily, weekly and monthly goals and objectives. Identify waste and non-value-added tasks that interfere with objectives.
• Routinely measure, monitor, and publish the performance of all individuals on the team. Compare results against department standards. Complete periodic performance evaluations, and correct any issues in real time as needed, up to and including, disciplinary actions if needed.
• Host a daily GEMBA walk and serve as the primary conduit for all communications between operators and cross functional teams. Attend production meetings, and quality clinic/MRB meetings as needed. Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, production and sales teams to drive open issues to rapid closure.
• Partner with production control to stage daily and weekly priorities. Ensure jobs are completed on time, and productivity is sustained. Expedite jobs as necessary.
• Set-up and operate CNC machines according to operation sheet instructions. Provide technical support for team.
• Maintain ERP data integrity ensuring job punches match traveler package. Report any discrepancies that could impact job quantity or delivery.
• Develop and author standard work for the operation of production equipment. Coach and train teammates in best practices, enforcing safety, departmental and QMS polices, with the goal of process improvement, reduction in set up time, faster productivity rates, and improved quality.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years progressive career in the manufacturing of precision machined components in a regulated industry such as aerospace or medical. Previous experience in a high mix, low volume shop with an emphasis on lean manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO/AS quality standards, basic OSHA/EHS safety regulations, and a commitment to adherence of company policies.
• Advanced or expert machining skills in 1 or more disciplines. Swiss lathe, multi-axis turning, turning, milling, or grinding. Must be able to independently set-up and operate CNC equipment and provide the necessary training to others on shift.
• Experience leading and managing a small team toward common goals. An effective communicator that can build rapport with a diverse team. Previous team lead experience preferred.
• A willingness to take accountability for self and team, driving and inheriting the collective results of a department or team.
• High degree of urgency to drive operations at full speed. Keen sense of attention to detail to understand how to work with pace, not haste, avoiding careless mistakes.
• Strong understanding of operational metrics such as first past yield, efficiency, WIP aging, on-time-delivery, job cost, scrap rate, etc.
• Strong computer skills especially related to navigating ERP systems, job clocking systems, CAD/CAM software, and Microsoft products such Outlooks, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Previous experience with EPICOR a plus.

Physical Demands:

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Activity is not applicable to this position

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Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5 hours/day)

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Position requires this activity up to 66% of the time (2.5-5.5 hours/day)

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Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

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Sets-up and operates CNC Turning, Multi-Axis lathes, and other Turning equipment to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards.

This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO Package
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K Match Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Set-up and operate CNC Lathes (2-axis and multi-axis) (e.g. Eurotech, Hardinge, etc.)
• Will work with blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions.
• Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, set-ups and completes the machining operations to produce a quality part.
• Checks to make sure that the material to be used meets all specifications. Obtains bar stock or material from staging area.
• Performs complex set-ups of own work or for others.
• Makes all required adjustments to the machinery. Obtains tooling, gages, inserts and all other equipment needed to complete the set-up and brings up the program. Edits the program as necessary.
• Assists other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and helps to train other set-up/operators.
• Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance to quality standards.
• Performs visual inspections (part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by the department or the Quality Assurance Department.
• Replaces all worn or damaged tooling as necessary.
• Verifies and records actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work
• Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all fluid levels.
• Keeps the equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging area.
• Moves the finished work to an assigned area. Enters all work performed into the database and documents all scrap.
• Notifies leadperson or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties.
• Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed.
• Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Interacts with associates from all departments.
  

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls
• Must be able to set and change tools.
• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

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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.

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.

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses!
• Full Benefits Package!
• Employee Ownership & Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Work & Flexible Schedules!
• Meaningful Work!
• Accelerated Career Growth!

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering
• EIT or PE License Preferred
• 8+ years of experience in designing and managing MEP Projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit Software
• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer designing power and lighting building systems on complex projects.
• Develop electrical designs from concept through completion of construction.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives.
• Coordinate electrical design requirements with architecture, mechanical, and other disciplines.
• Experience with Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Mixed-Use, Multi-Family, and Civic/Institutional/Municipal Projects.
• Ability to mentor junior level staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Local Building Codes & Standards.
• Strong technical leadership and management skills.

• LEED Accredited Professional and previous experience participating in the LEED or other green rating system process
• Experience and interest in sustainable building design.

About the Role

This position supports the planning, design, and execution of land development and site engineering projects. The Civil Engineer works closely with senior staff to produce high-quality site plans, coordinate permitting activities and contribute to successful project delivery from concept through construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in the design of site plans, grading layouts, utilities and stormwater systems.
• Develop engineering drawings and documents using AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Analyze survey data, reports, maps and field information to inform design decisions.
• Support permitting activities including preparing applications and technical documents for local and state agencies.
• Collaborate with project managers, survey teams, and other engineering staff throughout project lifecycles.
• Conduct field visits to evaluate site conditions, support construction oversight and verify design implementation.
• Assist with cost estimates, feasibility assessments and project scheduling tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 0–3 years of civil engineering or site development experience.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or other relevant engineering design software.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• EIT certification or willingness to pursue the FE exam is a plus.

Work Environment & Values

• Mix of office work and field assignments.
• Team-oriented environment focused on mentorship, client service and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Opportunity for professional growth and exposure to a wide range of land development projects.