Manufacturing Engineer (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: Loveland, CO (On-site in office)
Schedule: 40-hour work week, day shift. Presence required during core hours with some flexibility.
Compensation: $65,000–$75,000 annually
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support both our R&D and Production teams. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, building, testing and improving products, and being actively involved on the manufacturing floor. Candidates may be early-career or recently graduated, as both education and experience will be evaluated.
Key Responsibilities
- Build new products and support improvements to existing products
- Create and maintain 3D models and 2D drawings using SolidWorks
- Build and test hardware
- Apply GD&T principles, including tolerance stacking and part tolerancing
- Independently tolerance parts and update engineering drawings
- Manage and participate in the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process
- Update and maintain product documentation and prints
- Work within Product Data Management (PDM) systems (Vault experience is a plus)
- Collaborate closely with R&D and Production teams to support manufacturing needs
- Maintain a strong hands-on presence in the manufacturing environment
Manufacturing & Process Responsibilities
- Evaluate quality control processes and recommend improvements
- Analyze production processes, schedules, methods, and data; prepare reports for management
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable government laws and regulations
- Review labor, material, and production costs to support management decision-making
- Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space utilization to improve efficiency
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair, ensuring manufacturer procedures are followed
- Support equipment selection, purchase, installation, and ongoing operation
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree preferred; Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering background helpful
- Relevant experience may substitute for formal education
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering fundamentals
- Comfortable working independently and in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Building and testing hardware experience
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Leadership and teamwork abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Good information technology skills
- Commercial and production awareness
