Production Engineer II

Production Engineer II

Position title: Production Engineer II

Reports to: Production Engineering Manager

Department: Operations

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, On-site

General Description

In-Situ Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative environmental monitoring equipment that protects our global water resources. We create industry leading products and solutions that focus on innovative design, high reliability, and world class manufacturing. As we develop a new generation of products, we are looking for a passionate, hands-on Production Engineer II who will help champion this effort.

In-Situ's Production Engineer will lead operational best practices in a Lean Manufacturing environment. This role will develop systems and processes used in the manufacture and test of In-Situ's products. The Production Engineer will drive continuous improvements for safety, quality, delivery, and cost using lean principles and tools. The Production Engineering team consists of a broad range of engineering roles including Technicians, Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Industrial engineers. The Production Engineer will support In-Situ's operations including Production/Manufacturing, New Product Introduction, Service and Repair, and In-Situ's Rental department.

In addition to providing an attractive offering to our customers, In-Situ also places a high value on engagement in our community, environmental projects, employee wellness and creating an open and fun work environment. We invite you to apply on our website if you are interested and qualified for this role!

• Responsible for production cell uptime, prioritizing quality or material concerns that limit production.
• Responsible for production cell design and maintenance including manufacturing fixture design and fabrication.
• Engage with production engineering team and quality personnel to manage In-Situ's Material Review Board to discover root cause of quality issues and drive down scrap.
• Cross-functional collaboration with production, product design, quality, purchasing, planning, product management, and chemical lab personnel
• Responsible for equipment calibration within production cells
• Production cell co-ownership with production leads
• Proficient in problem solving skills and implementing root cause countermeasures based in data and facts.
• Participate in Gross Margin Improvement initiatives that improve operational efficiencies and drive lower material and labor costs.
• Enthusiastically participate in In-Situ's change management and Scrum methodologies.
• Responsible for the quality of all products and test systems under your purview.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Proficient in problem solving skills and implementing root cause countermeasures based on data and facts.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly process information.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with operations, design, product management, technical support, and lab personnel.
• At least 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States of America.

• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly process information.
• A keen sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize.
• Process oriented
• Able to synthesize information from ambiguous situations, determine course of action, and progress work to closure.
• Willingness to take on a wide variety of responsibilities, being personally responsible for results.
• Embrace change and challenge the status quo.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High regard for both internal and external customer needs.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 3D CAD experience desired (SolidWorks preferred).

This role is on-site, 5 days per week, in a Lean Manufacturing environment utilizing machines and materials, and depends on direct and daily communication with production personnel. Hybrid/remote work is not available for this role. General office environment with time spent each day in production areas and with cross functional teams. This role may require occasional travel (up to 10%).

Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data and internal comps.

Salary Range: $80,000-100,000

Additional Compensation: Participation in a Company-sponsored variable compensation plan.

Benefits Available: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) matching, Short and Long-Term Disability, Group Life/AD&D Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Will and Trust Preparation

Services, Travel Assistance Services, 10 paid holidays per year (set by the company), 20 days FTO (Flexible Time Off) accrued evenly throughout the year and other ancillary benefits.

Voluntary Benefits: Life, AD&D, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, FSA for Dependent Care, Health Savings Account, and other Supplemental Options.

Additional Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Continuing Education, Dependent Care, and Wellness Reimbursements.

In-Situ Inc. builds world-class environmental monitoring instruments ... and world-class careers!

• Please apply at https://in-situ.com/about/careers/ if the above qualifications are met.
• Please, no phone calls about this job.
• Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job poster.
• Please do not contact the job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age over 40, genetic information, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

In-Situ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.