Engineer I - Mechanical/Process

coorstek; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coorstek is seeking an Engineer I - Mechanical/Process to contribute to design and manufacturing improvements at our Colorado facility. You will work with supervision to learn and apply ceramic processing techniques while supporting production and NPI efforts.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, process control, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver quality results in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 0–4 years experience in mechanical/process engineering environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Support development and optimization of manufacturing processes.
• Create and update engineering drawings and documentation.
• Assist with NPI activities and process validation.
• Gather production feedback and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Communication

Data Analysis

Manufacturing Knowledge

Materials Knowledge

Mechanical Aptitude

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Metrology

GD&T Knowledge

Education

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's, 9

Engineering-related Bachelor's or 4 years exp

Job description

It's exciting to work for a company that makes the world measurably better.

We're committed to bringing safety, quality, and customer focus to the business of advanced ceramics manufacturing.

Job Title

Engineer I - Mechanical/Process

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Works with some supervision and oversight
• Product costing & technical review for Repeat items, Revision change, or New item with similar design (NPI levels 1-3 )
• Develop Customer approval drawings
• Learn from and support commercial partners
• Support prototyping efforts including hands on creation and evaluation.
• Set up or update BOM and routings
• Develop and update Production drawings
• Develop tooling design
• CAM tooling path set up or update
• Support projects such as Scrap and Productivity projects and EHS
• Utilize Change Control process
• Support operators and gather production feedback
• Utilize process control systems (PCS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) to effectively maintain and improve product and process quality
• Provide cost and manufacturing information to management
• Learn various ceramic processing techniques and materials
• Work closely with Senior Engineers to support manufacturing process development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with machine setup, process verification, troubleshooting, and data collection activities on the manufacturing floor
• Perform root cause analysis and participate in corrective action efforts to improve process capability, quality, and productivity
• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to support process and product improvements
• Create, update, and maintain engineering process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing records
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through process development, testing, and validation
• Utilize measurement equipment and metrology techniques to verify product conformance and process capability
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to improve machining processes, reduce variation, and achieve tight tolerance requirements
• Develop foundational knowledge in process engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, and engineering project execution

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field and/or 4 years of experience in similar discipline.

Experience :

0-4 Years

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Analytical/Critical Thinking - Identifies and analyzes issues, gathers relevant data, collaborates with experts, and explores alternative solutions while considering different perspectives.
• Building Relationships - Creates an inclusive environment that values individual uniqueness, fosters innovation, builds trust through authenticity and empathy, and treats others with integrity.
• Communication - Communicates using empathy, influence, and an adaptive approach to accurately and persuasively create dialogue.
• Data Analysis - Demonstrates a foundational understanding of data analysis by cleaning, categorizing, identifying trends, and communicating basic insights to support decision-making.
• Manufacturing Knowledge - Applies strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining techniques, and associated tooling/fixture design.
• Materials Knowledge - May need a general understanding of materials and characteristics including material formulations and shrink rates for manufacturing product lines.
• Mechanical Aptitude - Demonstrates strong hands-on mechanical ability and a willingness to work directly with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Root Cause Analysis - Applies structured problem-solving methodologies to identify process issues, determine root causes, and support corrective actions.
• Statistical Analysis - Utilizes basic statistical methods and SPC techniques to evaluate process performance and support data-driven decision making.
• Metrology & Measurement - Uses precision measurement tools and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) data to evaluate product quality and process capability.
• GD&T Knowledge - Demonstrates an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and the interpretation of engineering drawings with tight tolerance requirements.
• Pr