Manufacturing Lead

Contract Manufacturing Lead – Enthusiast Auto Holdings

Join Enthusiast Auto Holdings (EAH) as a Contract Manufacturing Lead to help launch the company’s new contract manufacturing initiative at RCI Off Road in Loveland, Colorado.

Job Type: Full‑time, Contract (9‑month duration)

EAH is a direct‑to‑consumer provider of specialty automotive, truck, and SUV aftermarket parts, operating under eight DTC banners/brands. With more than 1 million SKUs, EAH serves enthusiasts of German, domestic, Japanese, and Tesla vehicles, as well as professional installers. RCI Off Road—one of EAH’s brands—will start a contract manufacturing program focused on bringing ~200 existing Solid Works designs into our manufacturing processes.

• Collaborate with the contract buyer to prioritize, implement, and refine Solid Works designs into metal‑fabrication processes.
• Improve manufacturability of pilot parts using Amada lasers, Amada press brakes, Lincoln Electric Automation robotic welders, Vectis Cobot welders, powder coating, and packaging equipment.
• Prepare cost estimates for contract parts and analyze actual costs for feasibility across multiple part categories.
• Partner with the existing team on specialized tooling, fixtures, and jigs to streamline production and enhance manufacturing effectiveness.

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or related experience with 3+ years of hands‑on metal fabrication (lasers, press brakes, welding, robotic welders)
  * or* 10+ years of metal fabrication experience including Solid Works model editing, press‑brake programming, and use of Amada/Sigma Nest.
• Ability to collaborate productively with cross‑functional teams and remote buyers through clear communication and timely follow‑up.
• Proactive mindset, continuous‑improvement focus, and creative problem‑solving skills.

• Proficiency in Amada lasers, Amada press brakes, Lincoln Automation robotic welders, and Vectis Cobot welders.
• Extensive knowledge of metal‑fabrication processes, including material selection, welding methodologies, fixture design, and quality‑assurance techniques.

• On‑shoring 200 SKUs into existing processes during the 9‑month contract and expanding American manufacturing.
• Leading projects to meet internal and buyer timelines.
• Celebrating and driving contract‑manufacturing success across the organization.
• Maintaining a positive attitude and consistently living company values: communication, transparency, collaboration, trust, respect.
• Welcoming feedback to broaden knowledge and expertise.

$25.00–$40.00 hourly