Manufacturing Engineer - II

Senior Manufacturing Technician

Greeley, CO · Full-Time · On-site

Noffsinger Manufacturing Company is currently searching for an energetic and well-rounded individual to support our varied and dispersed manufacturing operations. We are looking for an outstanding performer that can work alongside executive management, production, maintenance, and engineers / technicians to support continuous improvement and growth of the company. This position reports to the Sr. Director of Engineering and Operations.

Since 1924, Noffsinger Manufacturing Company has been family-owned and an industry leader in the manufacture of agricultural conveyance products and related components. Headquartered in Greeley, Colorado, we operate additional manufacturing facilities in Idaho, Minnesota, and Canada. Major processes include steel forging, forming, punching, heat treatment, machining, and welding, as well as rubber cutting, molding, and over-molding, plus riveting and painting.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Based at our Greeley, Colorado headquarters, this role is focused first and foremost on improving manufacturing processes — driving down lead times, eliminating non-value-added waste, and increasing capacity, capability, and efficiency at the point of production. You'll primarily support the Colorado operation while also supporting our Idaho, Minnesota, and Canada facilities as needed to support operations and roll out improvements.

We care more about what you can do than how you learned it. If you've built deep manufacturing expertise on the shop floor and grown into having a knack for improving how the work gets done, we encourage you to apply — that experience is exactly what this role is built around.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

- Operates with autonomy on day-to-day work, applying sound judgment to the situation at hand. You should be comfortable carrying most conventional process and project work from problem to solution without close supervision.

- Knows when to escalate. Novel, ambiguous, or higher-stakes problems are worked through collaboratively.

- Self-starter and quick learner who can prioritize multiple projects with a sense of urgency and follow through to excellent results.

- High personal integrity and strong ethical standards.

- Based at the Greeley, CO headquarters, with travel up to 10% as needed to facilities in the U.S. and Canada.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

- Study how the work runs on the floor to identify and put better practices in place, drawing on hands-on knowledge of fabrication, assembly, tooling/molding, and materials; gathering input from operators and working with equipment vendors.

- Recommend and help implement changes that increase capacity, capability, and efficiency — reducing lead times, cutting non-value-added waste, and improving space utilization — while maintaining a safe work environment.

- Set up, adjust, and troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and fixtures to keep production running and improvements in place.

- Lead trial runs and first-article checks when rolling out a process change.

- Help maintain product and process quality by running tests, checking process capability, confirming processes are being followed, and helping establish and document standards.

- Keep process documentation, work instructions, and routings accurate and up to date.

- Drive lean manufacturing practices and principles (5S, Kanban, Kaizen, visual management, value-stream mapping, etc.) to reduce lead times.

- Coach and mentor operators on new methods, standards, and best practices.

- Support capital and improvement projects — helping scope the work, coordinating with internal teams and outside vendors, and seeing changes through on the floor.

- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related activities as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

- Hands-on manufacturing experience required; no degree necessary. Relevant technical training or an engineering degree is a plus.

- 5+ years of manufacturing process improvement/control, tool design, and/or project management experience.

- Very strong mechanical aptitude and experience to understand our products, their application, and relevant manufacturing technologies.

- Strong relationship development among all levels of the organization, along with a "hands-on," "roll up your sleeves" style.

- Experience and/or willingness to utilize AI tools as a matter of course.

- Good organizational and independent critical thinking skills.

- Troubleshoot/identify electro-mechanical and PLC issues.

- Troubleshoot/identify mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

- Hands-on experience with custom machines and tooling, including the ability to create and edit 3D CAD models and drawings (SolidWorks preferred) — full design experience a plus.

- Comfortable using MS Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Planner, and Teams.

- Good oral and written communication skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This position pays a salary of $65,000–$78,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Noffsinger offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; and life and disability coverage.

This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position works in both office and manufacturing-floor environments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee can expect to:

- Be present regularly on the plant floor, with exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, and varying temperatures; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

- Stand, walk, bend, and reach frequently, with occasional lifting of up to 25–50 pounds.

- Work for extended periods at a computer in an office setting.

- Use manual dexterity sufficient to handle tools, fixtures, and components.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Noffsinger Manufacturing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person