Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lightship • Broomfield, CO

7h • $95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Lightship is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to optimize the production of our high-quality luxury recreational vehicle. This role focuses on enhancing efficiency and capacity by evaluating current manufacturing processes, developing and implementing new production plans, and reducing overall manufacturing costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electric, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial Engineering, or evidence of exceptional experience in related fields or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments (preferably automotive or aerospace).
• Planning capacity increases and production floor layouts and line balancing
• Providing manufacturing floor support, designing, creating, and improving jigs and fixtures.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment to execute tasks under general direction.
• Experience working successfully in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Reading and understanding GD&T drawings and technical documents.
• Solid presentation and computer skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Projects, etc.)
• Experience with NPI and transition to production.

Nice To Haves

• Project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in the automotive industry

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, apply manufacturing knowledge, and use digital tools to design efficient, high-quality processes, jigs, and workstations.
• Select and procure equipment, tools, and fixtures that meet Lightship specifications and project needs, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.
• Use structured problem-solving and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance efficiency.
• Assists with line capacity planning and leads yield improvement projects in collaboration with management and inputs from engineering.
• Estimates manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements.
• Using feedback from product quality, provides corrective action and monitors implementation.
• Drives continuous improvement projects to elevate product performance in manufacturing.
• Complete readiness assessments and ensure successful launches into production.
• Develop and maintain production documentation (work instructions, test procedures, etc.)
• Multi-tasking and active engagement in the production environment.
• Identify risks to production and implement mitigation plans.
• Assists production personnel with troubleshooting and guidance resolving everyday issues.
• Participate in daily standup meetings to ensure daily goals are met as needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!
• 8 Company Holidays + the company observes a period of scheduled downtime during the end of the year for a week, allowing all employees to enjoy a break
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities - we call this a LightTrip
• Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and covers 100% of the insurance premium.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level