Manufacturing Engineer

US Engine Valve; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Engine Valve is seeking a technically skilled engineer to lead plant operations improvements on First Shift. You will participate in capital projects, develop processes for new products, and optimize tooling and machines to boost quality and productivity.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of CNC/PLC control systems, capital justification, and cross-functional collaboration with maintenance and manufacturing teams. Exempt position with broad operational impact.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of machine function and processes.
• Knowledge of CNC/PLC and electrical/electronic systems.
• Experience with capital equipment justification and project scheduling.
• Mentor maintenance personnel and support other plants.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing process flows for new products and Manufacturing Feasibility Reports.
• Determine machine parameters and tooling requirements for new and existing products.
• Support development and revision of process specifications and operation sheets.
• Conduct capability studies to ensure quality and productivity.
• Implement new technologies to improve quality and productivity.
• Coordinate capital projects for production equipment.
• Follow Quality and Environmental Management Systems daily.
• Collaborate with CIT & Champion teams using 8D, DOE, and other tools.

Skills

Machine function

CNC

PLC

Electrical systems

Process improvement

Cost reduction

Tools

8D

DOE

Job description

Exempt Salary Position - First Shift

Basic Qualifications:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide technical support to plant operation including leading capital projects, process improvement, implementing new technology, bench marking best in class facilities and implementing best practices in process, equipment, and workflow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the development of process flows for new products, participates in Manufacturing Feasibility Reports.
• Determines machine parameters and tooling requirements for new and existing products.
• Supports the development and revision of process specifications and operation instruction sheets.
• Conducts capability studies on new and existing products and machinery to ensure quality and productivity.
• Implements new and revised technologies to improve quality and productivity.
• Determines areas in which cost savings might exist and implements measures to reduce costs.
• Develops procedures to maximize efficiency of machine tooling.
• Coordinates capital projects for equipment to be used in production.
• Follow the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System guidelines daily.
• Involvement in CIT & Champion team activities, utilizing 8D, DOE, and other quality tools.
• Implements methods to standardize machine tooling, focusing on reducing cost of quality (i.e., reducing stockroom inventories).
• Coordinate projects with contractors and vendors involving equipment tests and expediting orders.
• Develops effective relationships with external suppliers to maximize new product evaluation and development (i.e., grinding wheels, coolants, diamond rolls, etc.)
• Conducts training classes on procedures, processes, and tooling enhancements.
• Other duties may be assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Position requires technical knowledge in machine function, processes, control system, CNC, PLC, servo drives, stepper motor drives and electrical/electronic systems.
• Position requires technical knowledge in mechanical design.
• Detailed abilities in capital equipment justification, project scheduling and managerial planning. Human relations are essential.
• Mentor and develop maintenance personnel.
• Assist other plants/facilities with technical problems.
• Applicant must be capable of self-managing assigned project tasks.
• Preferred experience in data driven analysis and problem-solving methods.