Excelitas Technologies

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Excelitas Technologies$120K — $155K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; Master's preferred.
  • 10-15 years in manufacturing engineering or similar roles.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred; demonstrated knowledge of related methodologies.
  • Experience using statistics and SPC for data-driven decisions.
  • Proficient in Lean/Six-Sigma tools like DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5-Why, value-stream maps.
  • Familiarity with low-volume, high-product mixture manufacturing; precision optics preferred.
  • Strong presentation skills for project status updates to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize improvement and data analysis tools to resolve manufacturing process issues.
  • Collaborate with Operations to pinpoint inefficiencies and training needs.
  • Lead Production Readiness Reviews for seamless transitions from New Product teams to manufacturing.
  • Conduct root cause analyses on nonconforming materials for management and customer reporting.
  • Work with Process Engineers to optimize processes and analyze defects.
  • Spearhead Continuous Improvement projects with data-driven scope and updates for stakeholders.
  • Optimize stable processes through yield improvement and analysis.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting on day 1.
  • 401K retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid Maternity/Paternity leave for new parents.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for continued education.
  • Long-term and Short-term disability insurance.
Full Job Description
Location:
Boulder, CO, US, 80301

Job Function: Operations - Engineering

Job Country: United States

Job City: Boulder

We are currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who will engage and drive solutions of cross-functional quality, cycle time, and process issues.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Use of continual improvement and data analysis tools to identify issues in manufacturing processes impacting Quality and working to resolve them with the Process Engineering and Operations teams.
  • Work closely with Operations to identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, training needs, and continual improvement initiatives.
  • Lead Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs) for items transitioning from New Product teams to production in a comprehensive manner to ensure smooth transition into manufacturing. This includes conducting training requirements, space requirements, capacity analysis and quality analysis.
  • Conducting root cause analyses on nonconforming materials and reporting findings to Management and, as applicable, to customers.
  • Working with Process Engineers in cross functional team environments, analyzing and understanding defects and working to optimize processes.
  • Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) projects that are derived from data analysis, scope includes proposing new projects, chartering, developing schedules, leading teams and regular updates to CI steering committee.
  • Optimization of stable processes by conducting yield improvement analysis and efforts.
  • Lead/Participate in regular Material Review Board (MRB) meetings to ensure non-compliances are being addressed in a timely manner and systemic issues are resolved.
  • The candidate will be excellent in collaborating in multi-level, cross-functional teams and provide daily support of the manufacturing operation.
  • Ensure Manufacturing plans are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. This includes conducting periodic review of Standard Routings, Yields, Standard Bill of Materials and Work instructions.
  • Work with finance to understand and resolve production variances in manufacturing on a weekly basis.
  • Other tasks as assigned.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics. Master's Degree preferred.
  • 10-15 years' experience in manufacturing engineering or a similar role
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt or demonstrated use and knowledge of Lean Six-Sigma methodologies and tools preferred.
  • Experience in using statistics and statistical process control (SPC) to make data-driven decisions while driving improvements.
  • Demonstrated use of Lean/Six-Sigma and root cause analysis tools such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, 5-Why, fault tree diagram, value-stream maps, and time study/capacity analysis.
  • Experience in low volume, high product mixture manufacturing. Precision optics manufacturing preferred.
  • Ability to present project status to stakeholders/champions and customers.
  • Working Knowledge of OEE and Theory of Constraints preferred
  • Cross-functional team leadership including managing multi-line projects with expected completion goals, milestones, and dates.


Benefits start day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Holiday Pay, PAID Maternity/Paternity leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Long-term and Short-term disability.

Pay Range: $120,000 - $155,000 per year, depending on experience.

Our facility in Boulder, Colorado has key functions in Research and Development, Operations, Production, and other disciplines. This facility specializes in the manufacturing of ultra-precision optical components, optical thin film coatings and optical sub-assemblies for demanding applications in lasers, materials processing, instrumentation, life sciences, avionics, and defense.

This site offers capabilities that include substantial design and engineering resources, comprehensive optical fabrication and coating capabilities, advanced assembly technology and an extensive in-house metrology lab.

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This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas

What We Offer

Nearest Major Market: Boulder
Nearest Secondary Market: Denver

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About Excelitas Technologies

Excelitas Technologies is a global technology leader focused on delivering innovative, customized solutions to meet the lighting, detection and other high-performance technology needs of OEM customers. From medical lighting to analytical instrumentation, clinical diagnostics, industrial, safety and security, and aerospace and defense applications, Excelitas Technologies is committed to enabling our customers' success in their end-markets. Our photonics portfolio includes high-performance, high-reliability products ranging from sensors and detectors, to light sources, to optics and optomechanical sub-assemblies. We serve customers across the world in diverse markets including life sciences, environmental monitoring, industrial, defense and aerospace. Excelitas Technologies is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA with operations in North America, Europe and Asia.
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Size
7,000 employees
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Founded
2010

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