Lean Production Engineer - DFA & Continuous Improvement

Energy Jobline ZR; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Wanco Inc. in Aurora, CO is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to join our shop floor-focused team. You will improve assembly efficiency, DFA readiness, and overall production performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes reducing waste, optimizing processes, and collaborating with operations to drive continuous improvement. It offers mentorship from experienced leaders and opportunities to lead lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in production or manufacturing engineering (electromechanical assemblies).
• Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience identifying and resolving production issues.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., cause-and-effect/Fishbone diagrams).
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices.
• Experience developing work instructions, one-point lessons, and visual workplace systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address key production bottlenecks impacting cycle time, efficiency, and output.
• Collaborate with design engineering to incorporate DFA improvements.
• Lead and support lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S and waste reduction projects.
• Develop and optimize line balance, cell layouts, and process flows.
• Create, implement, and sustain work instructions, visual controls, and standardized processes.
• Document production processes and maintain accurate manufacturing requirements.
• Update drawings, specifications, and process-related ECRs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback based on shop floor learnings.
• Manage project timelines, including scheduling and cost tracking for improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production experience

SOLIDWORKS

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

5S

Work instructions

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

ISO 9001:2015

CAPEX project management

SMED

Line balancing

Process mapping

Budget planning

Tools

Fishbone diagrams

Job description

Wanco Inc. in Aurora, CO is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to join our shop floor-focused team. You will improve assembly efficiency, DFA readiness, and overall production performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes reducing waste, optimizing processes, and collaborating with operations to drive continuous improvement. It offers mentorship from experienced leaders and opportunities to lead lean initiatives.