Manufacturing Engineer I — Hands-on Process Improvement

Kamatics Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Bal Seal Engineering in Colorado Springs is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to support day-to-day production needs, resolve issues, review Bills of Materials and Routers, costings and ECOs, and drive process improvements across tools, jigs, fixtures and manual machines.

The role focuses on continuous improvement opportunities, equipment maintenance and development initiatives. Strong CAD/ERP skills and a hands-on approach are essential for success in this department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Review designs for manufacturability and cost (DFM/A).
• Assist in design/sourcing, validation, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement corrective solutions.
• Develop and support Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Provide day-to-day troubleshooting for Engineering and Operations.

Skills

DFM

Root cause

Continuous improvement

SolidWorks

Lean manufacturing

CAD

ERP/MRP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Bal Seal Engineering in Colorado Springs is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to support day-to-day production needs, resolve issues, review Bills of Materials and Routers, costings and ECOs, and drive process improvements across tools, jigs, fixtures and manual machines.

The role focuses on continuous improvement opportunities, equipment maintenance and development initiatives. Strong CAD/ERP skills and a hands-on approach are essential for success in this department.