Manufacturing Engineer I

Air Squared Manufacturing, LLC•Thornton, CO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Air Squared Manufacturing, Inc. is an OEM manufacturer of scroll type compressors, vacuum pumps and expanders for the medical, aerospace, fuel cell and power generation industries. Air Squared offers exciting career opportunities working on projects including NASA MOXIE, Leading Electric and Autonomous Vehicle OEM, DOE Clean Energy initiatives ranging from nuclear fusion and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-e), and other cutting-edge projects. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer I to support the development, sustainment, and improvement of manufacturing processes by executing engineering tasks under guidance. This role focuses on learning core manufacturing engineering principles while contributing to day-to-day production support and improvement efforts.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (required)
Fluent in SolidWorks modeling, assembly, and drawing (required)

Nice To Haves

0-3 years of manufacturing engineering experience (preferred)
Exposure to CNC machining, 3D printing, and metal fabrication processes (preferred)
Experience working with power tools (Drill Press, Miter Saw, Circular Saw, Drills, etc.) (preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (preferred)
Basic programming experience (C++, VBA in Excel, Arduino, etc) (preferred)
Understanding of electrical wiring and power (preferred)
Test equipment and data acquisition software (LabView preferred)
Experience with mid to high volume mechanical device manufacturing (preferred)
Working knowledge of common manufacturing processes
Applies structured analytical and problem-solving methodologies
Demonstrates an understanding of design for manufacturability principles
Maintains accurate and clear process documentation
Demonstrates a strong desire to learn manufacturing systems and engineering best practices
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively

Responsibilities

Support the transition of new products and processes from development to production by assisting with definition, validation, and documentation
Provide technical and continual improvement support for existing production lines under guidance of senior engineers
Assist with process design activities such as data collection, process flow development, PFMEA contribution, control plan support, measurement system analysis, and time studies
Design and fabricate/procure process tools, fixtures, machines, and workstations
Develop process documentation including work instructions and visual aids
Support definition of maintenance requirements to help ensure manufacturing process quality and reliability
Plan and perform tests to validate improvement ideas, then analyze and present data
Contribute to continual improvement initiatives targeting quality, cost, manufacturability, and performance
Analyze production process holistically to identify bottlenecks and problem areas and recommend improvement opportunities
Work closely with quality and manufacturing to support corrective actions
Create documentation for processes conforming to ISO 9001 and industry specific standards as customers require
Train production employees on new and existing manufacturing processes
Monitor existing processes and escalate out-of-control conditions
Contribute to failure analysis and statistical analysis

Benefits

Health Insurance through Cigna (optional HSA plan with $10 per pay period matching)
Dental and Vision insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance, paid by employer
Group and voluntary life insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Safety shoe allowance
3-weeks PTO accrual and paid holidays
Parental Leave
Educational reimbursement
Catered company lunches on a quarterly basis
Company Summer picnic for employees and their families
Department activities budget
Company Happy Hours, Trivia night and more
Casual dress code
Employee Referral Program
Employee Recognition Awards