Manufacturing Engineer

About The Role

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Manufacturing Engineer to lead the transition of new products from engineering development into full‑scale production. This role is responsible for developing robust manufacturing processes, creating high‑quality work instructions, and ensuring seamless integration into our MRP system. The ideal candidate will bridge design and production, ensuring products are manufacturable, safe, and optimized for quality, cost, and throughput.

• New Product Introduction:
  • Lead onboarding of new products from engineering into manufacturing
  • Develop and validate build processes, test procedures, and production workflows
  • Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM) and production readiness
  • Drive pilot builds, first article builds, and production ramp‑up activities
• Work Instructions & Documentation:
  • Create clear, detailed, and technician‑friendly work instructions
  • Incorporate safety requirements and hazard mitigations
  • Define quality checkpoints and verification steps
  • Specify tools, materials, and process parameters
  • Continuously improve documentation based on production feedback
• Manufacturing System Integration:
  • Build and maintain product structures (BOMs), routings, and work orders in our custom MRP system
  • Ensure accurate translation of engineering data into production‑ready systems
  • Support technicians with system usability and clarity
• Configuration Management:
  • Manage product configurations across revisions and variants
  • Ensure alignment between engineering documentation, MRP, and production floor execution
  • Track and communicate changes impacting cost, quality, or manufacturability
• Production Process Development & Optimization:
  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes for new products
  • Evaluate and improve existing processes for efficiency, quality, and safety
  • Identify needs for new equipment, tooling, and automation
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  
  • Work closely with Engineering, SQMA (Safety, Quality and Mission Assurance), Supply Chain, and Production teams
  • Act as the manufacturing point of contact for new product readiness
  • Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering or in a production environment
• Strong experience with:
  • Work instruction creation and process documentation
  • Configuration management for active production
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes (assembly, fabrication, testing, etc.)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Hands‑on experience supporting technicians on the production floor
• Proficient with CAD software for mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Fabrication experience in a shop environment

• Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must be located near Denver, CO or willing to relocate
• Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
• Unlimited vacation days
• Stock options

Salary range: $80,000 – $120,000 USD. Salaries will be determined based on abilities and experience.

Urban Sky is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.