Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

RK Industries

Job Location:

Aurora, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 110000 - 130000

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Become a key technical leader at RK Mission Critical as our Senior Manufacturing this role you will drive the development improvement and sustainment of robust manufacturing processes for our modular power and data center product lines. Youll lead assembly and integration process design tooling and workstation development and production sequencing to deliver efficient high-quality repeatable manufacturing execution. Partnering closely with Design Engineering you will mitigate DFM/DFMA risks align engineering documentation with production needs and champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety quality and throughput. This role offers the opportunity to shape world-class manufacturing processes and make a measurable impact on mission-critical infrastructure.

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation family-owned enterprise RK Industries LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction manufacturing advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers greatest concepts into reality.

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a senior-level technical contributor responsible for developing improving and sustaining robust manufacturing processes that support RK Mission Criticals modular power and data center product lines. This position leads the design and continuous improvement of assembly and integration processes production tooling and build sequencing to ensure efficient high-quality and repeatable operations. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer partners closely with Design Engineering to identify and mitigate Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA) risks ensuring alignment between engineering documentation and production execution.

Role Responsibilities

Partner with Design Engineering to identify and mitigate Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFMA) risks during product development supporting a smooth transition into production.
Design improve and document assembly integration and testing processes for modular electrical and power infrastructure products.
Review and provide detailed feedback on shop drawing structure and content ensuring alignment with defined workstation layouts build sequencing and production requirements.
Develop and implement tooling fixtures jigs and material-handling solutions to improve safety reduce waste and enhance process repeatability.
Contribute to the development and refinement of manufacturing BOMs routings and workstation sequencing within the ERP system ensuring accuracy and alignment with defined processes.
Lead and support lean manufacturing initiatives including value stream mapping standard work development and flow optimization within assigned product lines or processes.
Develop and maintain clear structured manufacturing process documentation including work instructions control plans and validation records.
Collaborate with Quality Operations and Supply Chain to improve First Pass Yield (FPY) reduce defects improve cycle time and support cost-reduction initiatives.
Conduct and support structured root cause analysis (DMAIC 8D 5-Why etc.) and assist in implementing and validating corrective actions.
Support pilot builds engineering builds and process validation efforts to ensure scalable and repeatable production readiness.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Mechanical Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline required.
510 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering preferably within modular prefabricated or complex electromechanical assembly environments.
Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles continuous improvement tools and workstation optimization.
Solid understanding of workstation design line layout ergonomics and assembly sequencing.
Working knowledge of ERP systems for production tracking BOM management routings and process control.
Demonstrated experience in process development documentation and standardization.
Strong understanding of DFM/DFMA methodologies GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
Experience reviewing and refining shop drawings to ensure alignment with defined production layouts and build sequencing.
Proficiency in CAD tools to support process layouts tooling concepts and equipment integration.
Background in data center or power infrastructure manufacturing preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives that deliver measurable gains in safety quality cost or throughput.
Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across Design Engineering Manufacturing Quality and Supply Chain teams.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability

Work outside inside and in dusty noisy and hazardous areas.
Work in high places tight places confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
Climb balance squat kneel and crouch.
Work in all types of weather.
Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Prompt punctual and regular attendance during core business hours in an office environment (not a telecommuting position) currently located in the Aurora including a reliable means of transport to and from work.
Ability to occasionally travel between corporate offices and jobsites within the Greater Denver Area during work hours.
All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.

What Sets RK Industries Apart

Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value guiding everything we do each day: Health Safety & Environmental

Awards: Whether in Construction Manufacturing Fabrication or Service RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition

Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards

Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation

Development: Through RK University we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company to include leadership and technical learning opportunities we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law

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DescriptionBecome a key technical leader at RK Mission Critical as our Senior Manufacturing this role you will drive the development improvement and sustainment of robust manufacturing processes for our modular power and data center product lines. Youll lead assembly and integration process design ...