Regional Manufacturing Engineer (Quality)

thyssenkrupp Materials•Aurora, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is responsible for driving manufacturing process excellence, operational efficiency, and product quality across multiple facilities. This role serves as the primary manufacturing engineering resource supporting process optimization, continuous improvement, operational problem solving, and manufacturing readiness while partnering closely with Operations and Quality leadership. This role will partner closely with Operations and Quality leadership to improve manufacturing processes, strengthen quality performance, and support continuous improvement across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical resource who is comfortable working on the shop floor, solving process challenges, analyzing data, and helping teams improve how work gets done.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process, or quality engineering
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement
Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments and quality systems
Candidates must be eligible to work in restricted environments due to ITAR regulations

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma certification
multi-site experience
APQP/PPAP knowledge
exposure to aerospace or industrial manufacturing

Responsibilities

Improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality
Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, 5S, and waste reduction
Support daily operations through technical problem-solving and process improvements
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured methodologies
Strengthen quality systems and compliance, including ISO 9001 and AS9100
Support new product introductions, process validation, and standardization of best practices across sites