Production Engineer at Wanco Inc. in Aurora, CO

Summary: Wanco Inc. is seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to join our Aurora team. This role plays a key part in improving assembly efficiency, manufacturability, and overall production performance while working closely with operations teams to optimize processes and reduce waste.

Responsibilities:
- Identify and address key production bottlenecks impacting cycle time, efficiency, and output
- Collaborate with design engineering to incorporate Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements
- Lead and support lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S and waste reduction projects
- Develop and optimize line balance, cell layouts, and process flows
- Create, implement, and sustain work instructions, visual controls, and standardized processes
- Document production processes and maintain accurate manufacturing requirements
- Update drawings, specifications, and process-related Engineering Change Requests (ECRs)
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback based on shop floor learnings
- Manage project timelines, including scheduling and cost tracking for improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications:
- 1–3+ years of experience in production or manufacturing engineering (electromechanical assemblies preferred)
- Proficiency in SOLIDWORKS and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience identifying and resolving production issues
- Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., cause-and-effect/Fishbone diagrams)
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices
- Experience developing work instructions, one-point lessons, and visual workplace systems
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and implement solutions

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards
- Exposure to project management, including capital (CAPEX) projects
- Experience with SMED or quick changeover techniques
- Knowledge of line balancing and cellular manufacturing design
- Process mapping experience
- Exposure to budget planning or cost tracking in a manufacturing environment

Required Skills: Production Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electromechanical Assemblies, SOLIDWORKS, Microsoft Office Suite, Root Cause Analysis, Cause-and-Effect Diagrams, Fishbone Diagrams, Lean Manufacturing, 5S Practices, Work Instructions Development, Visual Workplace Systems, ISO 9001 2015, SMED, Quick Changeover Techniques, Line Balancing, Cellular Manufacturing Design, Process Mapping, Budget Planning, Cost Tracking, Project Management

Benefits: Insurance (Medical, Dental, Life, 401k)., Paid time off and holidays.