Production Engineer I

$65,000 - $90,000/Yr

In Situ International Plc - Fort Collins, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Fort Collins, CO

Rental and Leasing Services

About the position

The Production Engineer I at In-Situ Inc. is responsible for leading operational best practices in a Lean Manufacturing environment. This role focuses on developing systems and processes for the manufacture and testing of innovative environmental monitoring equipment. The Production Engineer will drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while collaborating with various engineering roles and supporting multiple operational areas including Production, New Product Introduction, and Service and Repair.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production cell uptime, prioritizing quality or material concerns that limit production.
• Responsible for production cell design and maintenance including manufacturing fixture design and fabrication.
• Engage with production engineering team and quality personnel to manage In-Situ's Material Review Board to discover root cause of quality issues and drive down scrap.
• Responsible for equipment calibration within production cells.
• Production cell co-ownership with production leads.
• Participate in Gross Margin Improvement initiatives that improve operational efficiencies and drive lower material and labor costs.
• Enthusiastically participate in In-Situ's change management and Scrum methodologies.

Requirements

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• Proficient in problem solving skills and implementing root cause countermeasures based on data and facts.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly process information.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, design, product management, technical support, and lab personnel.
• At least 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• A keen sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize.
• Able to synthesize information from ambiguous situations, determine course of action, and progress work to closure.
• Willingness to take on a wide variety of responsibilities, being personally responsible for results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High regard for both internal and external customer needs.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 3D CAD experience desired (SolidWorks preferred).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Group Life/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will and Trust Preparation Services
• Travel Assistance Services
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 20 days FTO (Flexible Time Off) accrued evenly throughout the year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continuing Education
• Dependent Care
• Wellness Reimbursements