Job Title: Industrial Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Thornton, CO
Description
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for designing, improving, and integrating manufacturing systems for new, equipment, and processes to support production efficiency, product quality, and cost reduction on new high volume battery program. Initial engagement covers prototype production and delivery with second phase covering high volume production of new integration of existing battery products into end-use system. This role works cross-functionally to support New Product Introduction, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure manufacturability of new designs and processes.
Job Responsibilities:
Creation of entire aerospace battery production line where none currently exists
Study, analyze and design procedures, processes, layouts, fixtures and tooling to support process efficiency and product quality.
Ability to lead source selection of production line equipment
Identify and recommend resolutions for new and existing or imminent manufacturing problems, equipment failures, or safety issues.
Recommend cost reduction initiatives and manufacturing process improvements.
Participate in customer-facing meetings to provide engineering updates and manage technical expectations.
Coordinate with support groups to ensure manufacturability; process capabilities and capacities are developed to support product integration.
Develop, monitor and report on project schedules and establish Standard Operating Procedures for new and updated manufacturing equipment and systems.
Collaborate with quality, production, and engineering teams to troubleshoot production and equipment issues
Work closely with facilities function on layout, installation and operation of production cells
Key Must Haves:
Bachelors degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
Knowledge of CAD (CATIA) a plus
Proven ability to create an entire manufacturing or production line from scratch, ideally in aerospace, batteries, or other high-reliability industries.
Experience defining layouts, workflows, tooling, fixtures, and process architecture.
Strong capability to study, analyze, and design manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and repeatability.
Skilled in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
Ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve manufacturing, equipment, and safety issues.
Experience leading source selection, evaluation, and procurement of production equipment.
Ability to collaborate with facilities teams on installation, commissioning, and optimization of production cells.
Demonstrated success working with quality, production, engineering, and facilities teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth integration.
Ability to participate in customer-facing technical discussions and manage expectations.
Ability to develop, track, and report on project schedules for manufacturing readiness.
Experience coordinating process capability, capacity planning, and integration timelines.
Strong background in lean manufacturing, cost-reduction initiatives, and process improvement methodologies.
Ability to recommend and implement improvements that enhance throughput, quality, and safety.
Hands-on ability to troubleshoot production issues, equipment failures, and process bottlenecks.
Strong analytical skills to anticipate and mitigate imminent manufacturing risks.