The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will join the Operations Team, leading development and manufacturing efforts on next-generation products and systems in aerospace and defense. The ideal candidate will be passionate about process improvement, scalability, and influencing product development. Hands-on experience in Manufacturing environments, including technical expertise in fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of complex products is required.
This position is an on-site role based out of our Berthoud, Colorado facility.
Responsibilities: - Own and support manufacturing process development and champion industry best practices
- Establish and communicate design for manufacturing principles in a collaboration with design engineering, quality, and technical staff
- Accelerate manufacturing capabilities with consideration for quality, capacity, scalability, ergonomics, and automation
- Take a hands-on role in the manufacturing process, including prototype builds, documenting work instructions, designing and implementing tooling, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
- Develop and implement test procedures to validate product requirements and performance
- Own manufacturing BOMs, routings, process planning, and process change management
- Author manufacturing process documentation appropriate for product maturity and design phase of the program
- Support AI&T infrastructure and growth with a focus on manufacturing readiness
Preferred skills: - Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering.
- 5+ years experience designing or manufacturing high reliability hardware and complex assemblies
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ERP systems
- Experience developing work instructions and process specifications
- Experience with production and test equipment design and operation
- Hands-on experience with hardware fabrication, assembly, integration and test
- Hands-on experience in high-growth development and production manufacturing environments
- Experience with inspection methods, common inspection tools, and GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, or Toyota Production Systems
- Experience with material processes including welding, brazing, anodizing, plating, heat treating, forging, casting, machining, metal 3D printing
- Experience with aerospace & defense hardware development lifecycle
- Experience with non-destructive inspection (e.g. fluorescent penetrant inspection, radiography, ultrasonic, etc.)
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $105,000 - $130,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can't quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)- Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
- Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
- Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
- EAP Program
- Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
- Equity Grants in the Company
How To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance. No outside recruiters, please.
