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Insitu Inc · 1 month ago

Production Engineer III

Fort Collins, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $125K/yr

10+ years exp

In-Situ Inc. is a global leader in environmental monitoring instruments, seeking a Production Engineer III to lead lean transformation initiatives across production areas. The role focuses on driving waste elimination, enhancing process capability, and partnering with leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement long-term lean strategies aligned with plant and corporate objectives

Lead complex improvement projects that span multiple departments, product lines, or facilities

Mentor and coach engineers, supervisors, and team leaders on lean tools, behaviors, and 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 the 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

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaContinuous ImprovementData AnalysisProject ManagementLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

10+ years of experience working to solve product and manufacturing problems within a team of multiple engineering disciplines/responsibilities, supply-chain, and quality professionals

Requires a 4-year bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline (electrical, mechanical, or industrial)

Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly process information

Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally with other teams

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States

Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement systems

Proven ability to develop and execute strategic improvement initiatives with measurable results

Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, coach, and inspire cross-functional teams

Advanced proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and project management

Demonstrated track record of achieving tangible cost savings and efficiency improvements

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with comfort engaging from the shop floor to executive levels