MANUFACTURING ENGINEER1. POSITION SNAPSHOT In this role you will improve how FlackTek products are built by driving consistency, efficiency, and quality across the production floor. You will work hands-on with production teams to resolve build issues, strengthen processes, and ensure clear, accurate documentation that supports repeatable assembly. This role plays a critical part in reducing rework, improving throughput, and ensuring engineering intent is successfully translated into production reality. You will partner cross-functionally to identify root causes, implement practical solutions, and prevent recurring issues as the company scales.
This role reports to the: Engineering Director
2. PRIMARY OUTCOMES - Reduction in recurring production issues = 30 percent within first 6 months
- Average time to resolve production issues = 48 hours
- Reduction in scrap and rework costs = 20 percent year over year
- Work instruction accuracy and usability score = 95 percent from production feedback
- Percentage of process issues tracked to closure = 100 percent
- Improvement in production efficiency metrics such as labor hours per build = 15 percent
- First build issue identification rate = 90 percent prior to full production release
3. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES - Support production teams with day-to-day assembly issues and process questions
- Observe production floor activities to identify inefficiencies and inconsistencies
- Evaluate and improve assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and workflows
- Verify adherence to work instructions, torque specs, and revision controls
- Document process issues including impact, root cause, and next steps
- Track and drive resolution of open production and process issues
- Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework, and wasted labor
- Develop and propose practical process improvements with measurable impact
- Support root-cause analysis for recurring build and process failures
- Implement corrective actions to prevent issue recurrence
- Participate in engineering change reviews with manufacturing input
- Support first builds of new or revised products
- Create and maintain clear work instructions and production documentation
- Train production staff on updated processes and requirements
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and purchasing teams
- Strengthen process discipline and documentation standards
4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, production engineering, or similar environment
- Technical Skills:
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing flow
- Ability to clearly document findings and track issues through resolution
5. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Preferred Experience:
- Experience in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing or complex electromechanical systems
- Experience supporting new product introductions, engineering changes, or production launches
- Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with root-cause analysis tools such as 5 Why or 8D
- Experience improving work instructions and production documentation
- Exposure to ERP or production tracking systems
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
6. SUCCESS COMPETENCIES & FUNDAMENTALS- FIND A WAY: Take personal responsibility for making things happen. Be resourceful and solution-oriented, focusing on how to solve problems and drive outcomes rather than explaining barriers.
- PRACTICE BLAMELESS PROBLEM-SOLVING: Maintain a relentless focus on solutions. Learn from mistakes, identify root causes, and improve processes to prevent recurrence.
- BE RELENTLESS ABOUT IMPROVEMENT: Continuously evaluate processes to find better, faster, and more efficient ways of working. Challenge the status quo and drive meaningful improvements.
- GET THE FACTS: Gather complete and accurate information before making decisions. Ask questions, validate assumptions, and ensure a full understanding of issues.
- DELIVER RESULTS: Take ownership of outcomes. Follow through on commitments, track progress, and ensure that improvements lead to measurable results.
7. WORK LOCATION, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL- Role Type: Full Time - Exempt
- Location: Onsite, in person in Louisville, CO
- Regular Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm
- Travel: Up to 10% (domestic)
8. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS- Compensation:
- Annual Base Salary Range: $78,000 - $95,000
- Health Benefits:
- Optional health, dental, and vision insurance plus company-paid virtual and in-person primary care via Nice Healthcare
- Short- and long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Company Benefits:
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with company discount
- 10 annual company-paid holidays
- 3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued in first year
- Company-sponsored events & outings
- Weekly work-sponsored team lunch stipend
- Optional 9/80 work schedule (eligible after 90-day probationary period)
9. ABOUT FLACKTEKSalary Description
$78,000 - $95,000 anually
