Manufacturing Engineer

Kärcher Australia•Denver, CO

45d•Onsite

About The Position

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000 depending on experience, plus bonus opportunity under the Karcher Incentive Plan. The deadline to submit applications is initially set for Monday, July 20th, 2026. However, the application period is subject to potential extensions or closure at any time without prior notice, especially once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been obtained. This is how you WOW: Drive Process Excellence: Improve KNA manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment to increase productivity, enhance quality, and reduce manufacturing costs while optimizing resources. Lead Project Lifecycle: Plan, schedule, and execute detailed phases of manufacturing engineering work for moderate to major-scope projects, ensuring successful implementation. Support Production & Transfers: Provide day-to-day production support to Operations while taking a lead role in the inter-company transfer of manufactured products globally and domestically. Manage & Mentor Teams: Direct, coordinate, and manage the activities of engineers, technicians, and assigned resources assisting with project assignments. Solve Problems & Innovate: Conduct thorough investigations for research projects, identify technical or resource concerns, and implement swift corrective actions.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical) from a four-year college or university.
5 to 7 years of professional Engineering or Operations experience, including at least 2 years of dedicated project management experience.
Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, tools, and processes, complemented by strong mechanical aptitude.
Strong proficiency in MS Office products, alongside expected skills in MS Project and Visio.

Nice To Haves

Additional coursework in Lean/problem-solving techniques
Experience with new product production start-ups working with off-site design teams.

Responsibilities

Improve KNA manufacturing processes, tools, and equipment to increase productivity, enhance quality, and reduce manufacturing costs while optimizing resources.
Plan, schedule, and execute detailed phases of manufacturing engineering work for moderate to major-scope projects, ensuring successful implementation.
Provide day-to-day production support to Operations while taking a lead role in the inter-company transfer of manufactured products globally and domestically.
Direct, coordinate, and manage the activities of engineers, technicians, and assigned resources assisting with project assignments.
Conduct thorough investigations for research projects, identify technical or resource concerns, and implement swift corrective actions.