Junior Manufacturing & Project Engineer

About the position

Belcan is seeking highly motivated Project Engineers for positions in Middletown, CT, Windsor, CT and East Hartford, CT. These roles are full-time, direct positions with benefits, designed for high-performing, high-energy individuals with technical backgrounds. The ideal candidates will have strong customer-facing skills and be able to manage various engineering and project tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes
• Create and maintain Work Instruction Packages
• Conduct readiness reviews and manage manufacturing readiness activities
• Evaluate and implement process improvements
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Design and evaluate tools and fixtures for production
• Participate in cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives
• Act as a liaison between engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams
• Interface daily with customers to support project needs and resolve issues
• Manage project tasks, schedules, and resources
• Provide status updates, prepare reports, and deliver presentations
• Develop and track project metrics and trends

Requirements

• AS or BS Degree in an engineering, STEM, or relevant discipline or equivalent manufacturing & project engineering experience
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, project engineering, industrial engineering or relevant field. Internship experience will be considered.
• Strong self-management skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Outgoing personality with excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to absorb information quickly, ask insightful questions, and deliver positive outcomes
• Proficiency in Excel
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work

Nice-to-haves

• Blueprint reading, data analytics, and comfortability/familiarity with machine shop environments
• AutoCAD experience
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, quality methodologies, PPAP
• Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Previous exposure to SAP, SharePoint, SmartSheets, NX, or TEAMCENTER

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Education assistance
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and paid leave required by law