Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Jobtailor; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Colorado, USA, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to own the manufacturing deliverables across all NPI phases, including DFM/DFA reviews, process definition, first-article inspection, pilot builds and production qualification.

You will collaborate with hardware and firmware teams, develop and maintain process documentation, define test fixtures, lead CM builds, and manage ECO transitions to production with rigorous quality controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline; master's preferred.
• 7–10+ years in manufacturing engineering within high-tech manufacturing.
• Experience in electronic products manufacturing & testing.
• Track record of transitioning complex electro-mechanical systems to high-volume production.
• Familiar with PLM software (Windchill, Arena) and ERP/MES systems.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), APQP, PPAP, and RCA.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing deliverables across all NPI phases: DFM/DFMA, process definition, first-article inspection, pilot builds, and production qualification.
• Participate in hardware design reviews; identify manufacturability risks and drive resolution before design freeze.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation: work instructions, travelers, test procedures, inspection criteria.
• Define and qualify test fixtures and tooling for new product builds.
• Lead pilot and EVT/DVT/PVT builds at CM; capture defects, yield data, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate ECO transitions into production with proper documentation and process updates.
• Own FPY tracking and root-cause analysis for defects across PCBA and box-build lines.
• Lead failure analyses on field returns and production escapes; produce 8D reports with permanent corrective actions.
• Develop PFMEAs and control plans for high-risk manufacturing processes.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities via DFM improvements and CM negotiation support.
• Support incoming inspection and supplier quality with Supply Chain.
• Partner with hardware/firmware to ensure manufacturability in design decisions.
• Provide manufacturing input to product roadmaps; flag risks early.
• Collaborate with Production Scheduler to translate changes into achievable plans.

Skills

Manufacturing eng

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

RCA

APQP/PPAP

PLM software

Windchill

Arena

ERP/MES systems

NPI

DFM/DFA

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Windchill

Arena

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own the manufacturing engineering deliverables across all NPI phases: DFM/DFA review, process definition, first-article inspection, pilot build, and production qualification.
• Participate in hardware design reviews; identify and document manufacturability risks early and drive resolution before design freeze.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation: work instructions, assembly travelers, test procedures, and inspection criteria.
• Define and qualify test fixtures and tooling required for new product builds.
• Lead pilot and EVT/DVT/PVT builds at the contract manufacturer, capturing defects, yield data, and process gaps with clear corrective actions.
• Coordinate ECO (engineering change order) transitions into production, ensuring documentation and process updates are implemented without quality disruption.
• Own first-pass yield (FPY) tracking and improvement across PCBA and box-build lines; conduct root cause analysis on recurring defect modes.
• Lead failure analysis investigations on field returns and production escapes; produce 8D or equivalent reports with permanent corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain PFMEAs and control plans for high-risk manufacturing processes.
• Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities through DFM improvements, process optimization, and CM negotiation support.
• Support incoming inspection processes and supplier quality activities in partnership with the Supply Chain team.
• Partner with hardware and firmware engineering to ensure design decisions account for manufacturing constraints, component availability, and test requirements.
• Provide manufacturing input to product roadmap reviews, flagging process, tooling, or CM readiness risks early.
• Collaborate with the Production Scheduler to translate engineering changes and NPI timelines into achievable production plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7-10+ years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in electronic products manufacturing & testing.
• Proven track record of transitioning complex electro-mechanical or hardware systems from prototype to high-volume production.
• Familiarity with PLM software (e.g., Windchill, Arena) and ERP/MES systems.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred), APQP, PPAP, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).