Description
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen production readiness and improve how complex hardware is built in Colorado. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role focuses on refining manufacturing methods, supporting Manufacturing Execution System activities, and helping cross-functional teams increase efficiency as products move from development into production. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys translating technical work into scalable processes, clear documentation, and measurable operational gains.
Responsibilities:
Lead efforts to streamline and standardize manufacturing workflows to improve consistency, quality, and output.
Contribute to Manufacturing Execution System deployment, configuration support, and ongoing process optimization within production operations.
Create and maintain manufacturing records such as standard operating procedures, work instructions, process maps, routings, and related documentation.
Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and supply chain partners to remove inefficiencies and strengthen overall execution.
Review production and process data to uncover constraints, reduce delays, and improve throughput across manufacturing activities.
Support new product introduction by preparing manufacturing processes for launch and assisting with scale-up planning.
Maintain product structure and production control elements, including bills of materials, travelers, routings, and engineering change updates.
Investigate manufacturing issues on the floor, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat problems.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence practices.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or production engineering.
Background improving manufacturing operations in advanced technology, aerospace, semiconductor, laboratory, or similarly complex environments.
Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation for repeatable production processes.
Strong analytical thinking and practical problem-solving skills with the ability to work through production challenges.
Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems and quality management processes.
Experience applying continuous improvement methods such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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- Dice Id: rhalfint
- Position Id: 00610-0013467348
- Posted 1 day ago
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