Manufacturing Engineer
Fastenal
- Location
- Wallingford, CT
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 3 approvals (FY2023)
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Position Details - Manufacturing Engineer
Job ID 632225
Title Manufacturing Engineer
Type Full-time
Location
Wallingford, CT 06492
Departments Quality/Engineering
Date Published August 5, 2026
End Date 08-14-2026
Job Description Manufacturing Engineer
61 Barnes Industrial Park North, Wallingford, CT 06492
CT180 Manufacturing Facility
Full-time Shift(s): MON TUE WED THU FRI 7:00am - 4:30pm
OVERVIEW
Working as Full-time Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, quality, heat treat and customer service departments. This position may offer a flexible schedule after a period of onboarding, training, and meeting performance goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
o Designing tooling for cold/hot heading, secondary processes and gaging
o Troubleshooting manufacturing processes, machinery, tooling and gaging
o Initiating recommendations for tooling materials, speeds, feeds and equipment setup
o Researching capital appropriations for manufacturing equipment upgrades and replacements
o Providing effective recommendations for the improvement of operational methods to reduce manufacturing costs and improve product quality
o Assisting with quoting and costing activities
o Promoting and implementing continuous improvement programs
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
o Possess or are working towards a bachelor's degree in Engineering
o Excellent written and oral communication skills
o Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
o Highly motivated, self directed and customer service oriented
o Demonstrate strong organization, planning and prioritizing abilities
o Demonstrate strong math aptitude, attention to detail and sense of urgency
o Exhibit strong problem solving, deductive reasoning and decision making skills
o Exhibit strong orientation toward continuous improvement
o Learn and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
o Work independently as well as in a team environment
o Demonstrate our core values of ambition, innovation, integrity and teamwork
o Pass the required drug screen (applicable in the US, Puerto Rico and Guam ONLY)
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
o Prior experiencing using CAD (Solidworks/AutoDesk, Inventor)
ABOUT US
Since 1967 Fastenal has grown as a distributor of industrial and construction supplies from a single branch to a Fortune 500 company with over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personal service for our customers. As we've expanded across the world, we've retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
As a growth company with a solid financial position, we are committed to training, promoting from within, and creating opportunities for our employees. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to make your mark as part of an elite growth company, you won't find a better fit than Fastenal.
FULL-TIME BENEFITS
Fastenal offers a competitive benefits package to all full-time employees. This package includes Health, Life, Long Term Disability, and Dental Insurance, in addition to, paid vacation, sick