Production Engineer III

Veralto Global•Fort Collins, CO

3d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Production Engineer III leads strategic Lean transformation initiatives across multiple production areas or value streams. Acting as both a technical expert and cultural leader, this role drives systemic waste elimination, enhances process capability, and embeds Lean thinking throughout the organization. The role partners with leadership and cross-functional teams to define and execute strategies that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across the enterprise. OTT HydroMet is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement systems (Lean Black Belt / Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification preferred)
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic improvement initiatives with measurable results, including leading complex cross-functional projects
Advanced proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and project management
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Lean Black Belt / Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-term Lean strategies aligned with plant and corporate objectives
Lead complex improvement projects spanning multiple departments, product lines, or facilities
Mentor and coach engineers, supervisors, and team leaders on Lean tools, behaviors, and structured problem-solving methods
Conduct value stream analyses to identify bottlenecks and optimize end-to-end process flow
Integrate Lean methodologies with Quality (Six Sigma), Maintenance (TPM), and Supply Chain initiatives to achieve holistic performance improvement
Partner with plant leadership to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and governance structures for continuous improvement
Ensure sustainability of process improvements through robust controls, audits, and performance reviews
Represent the facility in corporate or global CI forums, sharing best practices and benchmarking performance