Production Engineer III

Production Engineer III

Reports to: Production Engineering Manager

Department: Operations

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado – On‑site

Base Pay Range: $95,000 – $125,000 per year

Position Summary

In‑Situ® Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of innovative environmental monitoring instruments. The Production Engineer III leads strategic lean transformation initiatives across multiple production areas or value streams, acting as both a technical expert and cultural leader to drive systemic waste elimination, enhance process capability, and embed lean thinking throughout the organization. The engineer partners with leadership and cross‑functional teams to define and execute strategies that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across the enterprise.

Essential Duties & 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.

Position Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience solving product and manufacturing problems within multidisciplinary engineering, supply‑chain, and quality teams.
• 4‑year bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering (or related field).
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly process information.
• Excellent collaboration skills across cross‑functional teams.
• Lean Black Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, or equivalent certification preferred.
• U.S. work eligibility required.

Skills

• 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, engaging from shop floor to executive levels.

Working Environment / Physical Activities

On‑site, five days per week in a Lean Manufacturing environment utilizing machines and materials. Requires direct and daily communication with production personnel. Hybrid/remote work is not available. Travel may be required up to 10% of time.

Total Rewards

Compensation: commensurate with education, experience, knowledge, skills, and alignment with market data and internal benchmarks.

• Salary Range: $95,000 – $125,000
• Variable 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.
• 20 days of flexible time off (FTO) accrued evenly throughout the year.

Voluntary Benefits

• Life, AD&D, pet insurance, identity theft protection, legal services.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Other supplemental options.

Additional Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Dependent care and wellness reimbursements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age over 40, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy or condition related to pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. In‑Situ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

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