Production Engineering Manager

Snelling Recruiting and Executive Search; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anniversary bonuses

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Snelling Recruiting and Executive Search is seeking a Production Engineering Manager in Fort Collins, CO for direct hire. You will own and drive manufacturing quality initiatives, coach a growing engineering team, and partner with design and operations to deliver cost-effective, quality improvements.

The role emphasizes ownership, loyalty rewards, and a robust benefits package as part of a family-oriented, value-driven company culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing a team.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and process improvement.
• Experience working cross functionally with design, supply chain, and operations.
• Familiarity with CAPEX planning and equipment or facility investment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing quality initiatives across production and customer facing outcomes.
• Coach and mentor the Production Engineering team to grow their skills.
• Own and improve factory work centers, processes, and equipment capability.
• Oversee equipment calibration and maintenance for reliability and accuracy.
• Partner with Design Engineering to support fast, manufacturable design updates.
• Lead the Change Request process to align engineering with product changes.
• Develop CAPEX plans for facility upgrades and equipment purchases.
• Represent Production Engineering in strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAPEX planning tools

Job description

Do you want:

• Hands-on ownership that's personally invested in you?
• A leadership role with real influence?
• To be recognized and rewarded for your loyalty?

This could be the job for you!

Production Engineering Manager

Pay Range: $130,000 to $150,000 + Robust Benefits
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Position Type: Direct Hire

Why consider this Production Engineering Manager position:

• Family-owned company where the owners are present and involved every day.
• A respected, value-driven manufacturer where you can feel proud of your work.
• Anniversary bonuses that reward your loyalty and longevity.
• Leadership role with real influence over companywide quality – make an impact.
• Supportive culture where everyone has each other’s back.
• Robust benefits package to make you feel valued.

How you'll spend your time as a Production Engineering Manager:

• Lead manufacturing quality initiatives across production and customer facing outcomes.
• Coach and mentor the Production Engineering team to grow their skills.
• Own and improve factory work centers, processes, and equipment capability.
• Oversee equipment calibration and maintenance for reliability and accuracy.
• Partner with Design Engineering to support fast, manufacturable design updates.
• Lead the Change Request process to align engineering with product changes.
• Develop CAPEX plans for facility upgrades and equipment purchases.
• Represent Production Engineering in strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills & experience we'd like you to have as a Production Engineering Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in production or manufacturing engineering.
• Prior experience leading, coaching, and developing a team.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and process improvement.
• Experience working cross functionally with design, supply chain, and operations.
• Familiarity with CAPEX planning and equipment or facility investment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Compensation:
$130,000-$150,000 per year