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Sr Manufacturing Engineer - Process Development

Sierra Ce · Broomfield, CO

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Level
Senior
Team
Process
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
6+ years
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

A senior process role at Sierra Ce (industrial) in Broomfield, CO.

They ask for
6+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
SPC, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Automation, CATIA / NX, MES

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $100k–$130k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 19 process engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Colorado plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 18 other live process postings in Colorado.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $100k–$130k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (6+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 47%
  • ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 47%
  • Lean 42%
  • New product launch 37%
  • Tooling 32%
  • Six Sigma 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for CATIA / NX, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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  1. 1

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    • 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?
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  5. 5

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Full description from Sierra CeAs posted on their careers site.Show

qualifications

below. The

preferred qualifications

are a bonus, not a requirement.

Key responsibilities

Working across all processes and workcenters within the factory, including power module manufacturing on the SMT line, power module laydown operations, and solar array integration Identifying and spearheading process changes, design improvements and automation projects to support rate and capacity increase initiatives Conceptualizing, selecting, and bringing online new tools and equipment to support process improvement initiatives, working closely with production operations, industrial engineering, and facilities Program, operate, and train technicians on automated equipment during initial standup Assisting with workcenter development and layout alongside the industrial engineering team, to optimize capacity and product flow Working closely with the internal R&D team to follow material and process development to ensure new technology is manufacturable and facility and equipment needs are understood Translating internal R&D processes into productionized processes and implementing out on the floor Guiding specification development associated with process changes Training the ME and technician teams on process changes Develop and driving implementation of design for manufacturability (DFM) guidelines to maximize standardization and compatibility with existing processes and equipment Developing and monitoring production data sources to target areas for process improvement and to understand change impact Minimum

Qualifications

Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience). Typically 8+ years of related experience. Extensive experience in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes. Expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 concepts. Extensive experience in manufacturing operations. Expertise in diagnosing complex manufacturing issues and providing solutions. Proficiency in advanced CAD software (ex: NX). Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to lead tasking of manufacturing teams. Knowledge of predictive manufacturing techniques, such as process monitoring and analysis. Strong project management and budgeting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Passion for advancing the state of the art of space solar power Strong work ethic and drive to succeed Experience mentoring and training less experienced team members Willingness to work occasional long hours and weekends Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Demonstrated ability to create and implement processes from the ground up, with strong communication skills to engage a diverse team Proven track record in a space or aerospace manufacturing setting. Experience working in advanced MES systems Experience producing J-STD-001 Class 2, IPC-A-610 Class 2 or equivalent hardware Experience working with space power systems, complex subassembly builds, or vehicle integration Experience with surface mount technology and PC

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Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team. About The Role As a Sr Manufacturing Engineer in the Solar Power group, you will be part of a team responsible for the build and integration of solar array systems that power spacecraft in all sectors of the space economy. Sierra Space has developed and patented novel pick-and-place surface mount solar cell technology which is revolutionizing the way space solar power systems are built. You will be a part of the team that is tasked with scaling the process to enable world-class high-volume production and test of solar power systems, ranging from static single-panel arrays up to large multi-panel deployable arrays. This is a process improvement focused role, which will have a wide ranging scope of ownership over the implementation of new technologies, processes, equipment, facility build outs, and automation to support aggressive rate targets for the factory. This will include working closely with the R&D team to take novel technologies into production, running manufacturing validation campaigns, developing process requirements, selecting equipment, and coordinating roll out to the floor with the ME and operations teams. This role will touch every workcenter across the factory, from the SMT line to array integration and test, in search of efficiency gains. Additionally, this role will leverage data analytics skills and statistical process control to monitor the factory and identify areas where improvement is required and understand the impact of process changes on key performance metrics. About You Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum

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