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Randstad

Manufacturing Engineer

Randstad
Longmont, CO $120k - $135k/yr Full time Posted 1d ago
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Job Description

Hands-on Manufacturing Engineer role in Longmont, CO (onsite) focused on optimizing injection molding and secondary assembly operations while leading New Product Introduction (NPI).

Responsibilities

  • Refine injection molding processes to cut scrap, reduce cycle times, and maximize OEE using production data
  • Improve injection molding and secondary operations by analyzing production data to enhance scrap reduction, cycle time performance, and OEE
  • Design and deploy shop-floor fixtures, hand tools, and standardized work instructions to improve safety and output
  • Lead launch readiness activities, including support for mold sampling trials and BOM reviews
  • Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) during NPI and launch readiness
  • Collaborate cross-functionally on CAPAs, scrap investigations, and MRB resolutions
  • Support mold performance by collaborating with tooling and maintenance during sampling and production changes
  • Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to eliminate waste and pursue automation opportunities, including cobot integration
  • Track operational KPIs (scrap, downtime, throughput) and execute cost-reduction projects
  • Design, implement, and maintain fixtures, hand tools, and standardized work to sustain shop-floor efficiency

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Plastics) or equivalent experience
  • 3–7+ years in plastics manufacturing, with injection molding strongly preferred
  • Hands-on CAD modeling proficiency, including SolidWorks or similar
  • Tooling troubleshooting experience
  • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
  • Working knowledge of ERP/MES platforms
  • Root-cause problem-solving skills and cross-functional communication skills
  • Experience with robotics, cobots, or automation is a plus
  • Wear steel toe shoes (essential function)
  • Preferred: CAD (3 years), tooling (3 years), automation (3 years), ERP/MES (3 years), plastic molding (4 years), blueprints (4 years), engineering (3 years)

Technologies

  • SolidWorks
  • ERP
  • MES

Work Schedule

  • Shift: First
  • Work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM

Salary

  • USD 120,000 - 135,000 per year

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership (directly benefit from company valuation and shared profits)
  • Full health/dental/vision coverage
  • Retirement plans
  • 401K plan

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