Junior Production Engineer: Design for Manufacturing

Schlosser Signs; Windsor, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlosser Signs Inc. in Windsor, CO, is seeking a Junior Production Engineer to support manufacturing design projects.

You will create production-ready designs, BOMs, and shop drawings to ensure efficient, safe, and quality-driven production. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, collaboration with senior engineers, and opportunities to develop skills in design documentation, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Process Engineering, or a closely related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of engineering, drafting, design, or related experience. Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Foundational understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and mechanical design concepts.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks preferred.
• Experience with CAD software and an understanding of basic drafting and drawing principles.
• Process and team-oriented personality with the desire to embrace change and continuously improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Model signage packages from conceptual design through production-ready bills of materials and complete shop drawings.
• Utilize engineering and problem-solving skills to create manufacturable designs that leverage team expertise, prior experience, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure manufacturability of all products.
• Assist estimating and design teams by identifying opportunities to improve manufacturability, reducing costs, and increasing production efficiency.
• Create deliverables that ensure production packages can be built quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality or safety.
• Assist in evaluating materials, tolerances, and component specifications to ensure compliance with product and process requirements.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude when approaching new projects and seek opportunities to reduce installation time and minimize potential errors through design improvements.
• Support senior engineers and project teams in developing shop drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, and production efficiency.
• Learn and apply company engineering standards, drafting practices, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

SolidWorks

CAD software

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

SolidWorks

Job description

Schlosser Signs Inc. in Windsor, CO, is seeking a Junior Production Engineer to support manufacturing design projects.

You will create production-ready designs, BOMs, and shop drawings to ensure efficient, safe, and quality-driven production. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, collaboration with senior engineers, and opportunities to develop skills in design documentation, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement.