Manufacturing Engineer III – Mechanical Systems
$84,198–$117,876 year
On-siteLongmont, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Review engineering drawings and 3D models to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback, identifying features that drive unnecessary cost or cycle time. Make/buy recommendations based on internal capability assessments and cost analysis, while recommending cost reduction opportunities through material substitution or process optimization. Review drawings for GD&T compliance per ASME Y14.5, identifying errors and initiating formal change requests. Lead production fixture design, defining requirements and generating design packages for machining, fabrication, and assembly operations. Develop and maintain manufacturing process plans and work instructions, applying Lean principles to drive cycle time and scrap reduction. Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, operations, and design teams to resolve production issues and eliminate bottlenecks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering in an aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience providing formal DFM feedback on machined component drawings
- Proficiency in GD&T per ASME Y14.5; ability to independently interpret and critique complex geometric tolerancing schemes
- Hands-on experience designing production fixtures and work-holding solutions
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (CREO/Pro-E, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes including CNC machining, turning, milling, EDM, and surface finishing
- Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to present technical findings to cross-functional audiences
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum (as required by export control regulations)
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with the full lifecycle of fixture design, validation, and production implementation for aerospace mechanism component manufacturing, including machining fixtures, assembly aids, and inspection tooling
- Experience in fixture design for high-volume automated production lines, including integration with robotic systems and automated assembly equipment
- Familiarity with aerospace quality management systems such as AS9100 and NADCAP
- Experience with ERP/MES systems for traveler and nonconformance management, including IFS, SAP, Oracle, Deltek Costpoint, Solumina (iBASEt), Apriso, or equivalent platforms
- Knowledge of tolerance stackup analysis methods (1D/2D/3D)
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
- Familiarity with model-based definition (MBD) and ASME Y14.41 standards
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