Senior Manufacturing Engineer IDurango, CO
Agile Space Industries · Durango, CO
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $80k–$116k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Agile Space Industries (industrial) in Durango, CO. Lead and oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for aerospace components, ensuring compliance with high-quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, GD&T, ISO 9001, AS9100, Robotics, Automation
- Base pay
- $80k–$116k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $97k–$136k. This one lists $80k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 20 live postings that list pay, out of 34 manufacturing engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 33 other live manufacturing postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- About 16% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $97k–$136k, from 18 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 59%
- Six Sigma 47%
- Tooling 47%
- New product launch 38%
- ✓ Root cause 35%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, Python, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Agile Space Industries
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Full description from Agile Space IndustriesAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead and oversee the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for aerospace components, ensuring compliance with high-quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- ◆Collaborate closely with design engineering, operations, and quality assurance to ensure design specifications are translated into manufacturable products, facilitating the transition from prototype to full-scale production.
- ◆Conduct advanced process capability assessments, root cause analysis, and risk evaluations to identify process improvement opportunities and cost-saving measures.
- ◆Develop and update detailed manufacturing documentation, including process instructions, standard operating procedures, and work instructions, ensuring they are in line with industry best practices.
- ◆Utilize statistical analysis and data-driven methodologies to monitor and analyze manufacturing performance, driving improvements and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- ◆Lead initiatives related to automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
- ◆Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, helping to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- ◆Maintain and strengthen collaboration across teams, ensuring that technicians, machinists, and assembly teams are actively involved in the process design and improvement efforts.
- ◆Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, including handling hazardous materials and ensuring safeguards are in place.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Significant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- ✓5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or related technical roles.
- ✓Proven ability to apply engineering principles and decision-making to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
- ✓Strong proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and other engineering tools used for design, analysis, and optimization.
- ✓Hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, with a demonstrated ability to handle both the technical and logistical aspects of production.
- ✓Proven track record in continuous process improvement and the ability to drive manufacturing efficiencies.
- ✓Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- ✓Solid understanding of engineering mathematics (at least Trigonometry), as applied to manufacturing and process analysis.
- ✓Ability to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment, while receiving and integrating feedback.
Preferred Skills And Experience
- ✓Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO9001.)
- ✓Use of GD&T in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Exposure to gage and fixturing methodology.
- ✓Development and deployment of automated manufacturing systems.
- ✓Exposure to ERP/MRP.
- ✓Familiarity with CAM software.
- ✓Proven track record in high-rate manufacturing environments.
- ✓Experience with hazardous materials and proper safeguards for handling and compliance.
- ✓Programming knowledge (C, C++, Python, ladder logic, block programming etc.)
Location: Durango, CO; On-site only
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Posting Timeline: This position will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will continue to accept applications until the role is filled. Early applications are encouraged, as reviews and interviews may begin during the posting period.
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Manufacturing Engineer III
Agile Space Industries, Inc. (AGILE) designs, builds, and tests in-space propulsion systems for satellites and spacecraft. AGILE uses state of the art 3D metal alloy printing techniques to rapidly design, manufacture, and test new engine designs in our purpose-built propulsion test facility. With over a decade of experience testing rocket engines, and engineers who have worked at industry leaders like Blue Origin, SpaceX, NASA, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, AGILE is a rapidly growing company with many exciting Defense, Civil and Commercial programs.
AGILE is headquartered in Durango, CO with a facility in Mount Pleasant, PA and growing presence in Tulsa, OK. The CEO, CFO and CCO are based around Boulder, CO.
AGILE is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II to join our team and drive the delivery of high-quality hardware through design, prototyping, development, and production. This role is for individuals with a solid background in engineering and manufacturing, offering opportunities to shape and optimize processes in aerospace component production. While aerospace experience is beneficial, it is not a requirement.
This position is well-suited for professionals with a few years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering or those who have demonstrated leadership in managing manufacturing processes. Successful candidates may come from various backgrounds, such as engineering, process optimization, or leadership roles in manufacturing settings.
What You\'ll Love About Us
- •100% covered monthly premium plans paid by employer for Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents.
- •Paid Holidays, Paid Flexible Time Off, Sabbatical Leave, Company Sponsored Life and AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Maternity/Parental/Adoption Leave
- •The company will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 4% of the employee\'s salary.
- •Employee referral program
- •Company get-together and team outings and best of all, working with amazing humans!
