Production Engineer in Aurora

Energy Jobline ZR

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wanco Inc. seeks a hands‑on Production Engineer to join our Aurora team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early‑career engineer eager to build hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with operations to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve quality. This shop‑floor focused position emphasizes solving real manufacturing challenges and driving continuous improvement across production lines, cell layouts, and process flows.

Qualifications

1–3+ years in production/manufacturing engineering, including electromechanical assemblies.
Experience with root cause analysis and lean manufacturing principles.
Experience developing work instructions, one‑point lessons, and visual controls.

Responsibilities

Identify production bottlenecks impacting cycle time, efficiency, and output.
Collaborate with design engineering to implement DFA improvements.
Lead lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S and waste reduction projects.
Develop and optimize line balance, cell layouts, and process flows.
Create and sustain work instructions, visual controls, and standardized processes.
Document production processes and maintain manufacturing requirements.
Update drawings, specifications, and engineering change requests.
Participate in design reviews using shop floor learnings.
Manage timelines and costs for improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production/Manufacturing engineering

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Work instructions & visual controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

ISO 9001:2015

CAPEX project exposure

SMED / quick changeover

Line balancing & cellular design

Process mapping

Budget planning / cost tracking

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Wanco Inc. is seeking a hands‑on Production Engineer to join our Aurora team. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early‑career engineer who wants to build hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in improving assembly efficiency, manufacturability (DFA), and overall production performance. You will work closely with operations teams to optimize processes, reduce waste, including quality defects.

This is a highly visible, shop‑floor‑focused role ideal for someone who enjoys solving real‑world manufacturing challenges and driving continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

Identify and address key production bottlenecks impacting cycle time, efficiency, and output
Collaborate with design engineering to incorporate Design for Assembly (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 Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
Participate in design reviews and provide feedback based on shop floor learnings
Manage project timelines, including scheduling and cost tracking for improvement initiatives

What You Bring

Required 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

Qualifications

Experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards
Exposure to project management, including capital (CAPEX) projects
Experience with SMED or quick changeover techniques
Knowledge of line balancing and cellular manufacturing design
Process mapping experience
Exposure to budget planning or cost tracking in a manufacturing environment

Why Join Wanco?

Strong learning environment in manufacturing
Opportunity to work on real improvements that impact production performance
Collaborative team culture with mentorship from experienced operations leaders
Opportunity for growth

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work in a manufacturing environment with regular shop floor interaction
Ability to stand, walk, and engage with production equipment as needed
Use of standard office equipment, including computers
Adherence to PPE and safety requirements
Occasional travel may be required

Reporting: This position reports to the Director of Operations.

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 per year based on qualifications.

Benefits: Insurance (Medical, Dental, Life, 401k). Paid time off and holidays.

Wanco Inc. Address: 15800 E. 40th Ave. Aurora, CO 80011 | wanco.com

Company Description

Wanco is the industryʼs leading manufacturer of highway safety and traffic control products. Innovation and new product development have made us what we are, and will continue to carry our reputation forward, well into the future.

Wanco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Company Description

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