About this role
About Commercial Sewing
Commercial Sewing has been a trusted manufacturing partner to the marine and powersports industries since 1967. Headquartered in Torrington, Connecticut, we design and manufacture high-quality custom sewn products for leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) throughout North America. Our products are found on boats, personal watercraft, motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and other recreational vehicles where durability, performance, and quality matter most.
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer, we are committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Our engineering, product development, and manufacturing teams work collaboratively to solve challenges, develop new products, and maintain the high standards that have made Commercial Sewing an industry leader for nearly six decades.
At Commercial Sewing, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture built on teamwork, respect, accountability, and professional growth. Whether you are just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions while working alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence. We take pride in creating a stable, supportive workplace where employees can build long-term careers and help shape the future of our organization.
Benefits & Perks
Benefits of Joining Commercial Sewing
We value the contributions of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time)
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Career Growth Opportunities within a Stable, Growing Organization
Collect and analyze production data to measure performance improvements
Prepare reports on process capability, efficiency, and quality trends
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and R&D on process improvements
Support capital equipment evaluations and justification
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Qualifications
Position Summary
Hands-on manufacturing engineering role focused on improving production processes, supporting new product launches, and driving continuous improvement across a multi-SKU, semi-custom production environment.
This role bridges engineering and operations—owning implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization of manufacturing systems to improve throughput, quality, and cost.
Key Responsibilities
Process Improvement & Optimization
Analyze production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and variability
Implement improvements to increase throughput, yield, and cost efficiency
Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and line balancing
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma)
Manufacturing Execution & Support
Support day-to-day production by troubleshooting equipment and process issues
Monitor process performance and implement corrective actions
Maintain safe, reliable, and repeatable manufacturing systems
Collaborate with operations and quality to resolve production issues
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Support transition of new products from design into production
Assist in defining manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling
Partner with engineering and quality to ensure successful product launches
Tooling, Fixtures & CAD
Assist in design and fabrication of tooling, fixtures, and jigs
Use CAD to create and update drawings and layouts
Support development of efficient plant layouts and workflows
Documentation & Data Analysis
Create and maintain technical process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions
Qualifications
Required
Bachelors Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on manufacturing / process engineering experience
Experience in production environments (preferably high-mix / configurable products)
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Preferred
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma
Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt a plus)
CAD proficiency (SolidWorks or similar)
Experience with tooling, fixtures, or sewn/assembly-based manufacturing
Experience with problem analysis and resolution
Demonstrated ability to achieve results independently or working with others
Requires good leadership skills and communication skills
Ability to recommend and implement improvements
Equipment Used
Computer, telephone, smartphone, Microsoft office, Excel
Note
1) The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
2) The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.