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Production Engineer II

In-Situ, Inc. · Fort Collins, CO

Level
Engineer
Team
Production
Base pay
$80k–$95k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
4+ years
Certification
Black Belt preferred
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at In-Situ, Inc. (industrial) in Fort Collins, CO. In this role, a typical day will look like.

They ask for
4+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, Value stream mapping
Base pay
$80k–$95k

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Colorado: typical posted base $124k–$175k. This one lists $80k–$95k.

Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 17 production engineer openings in Colorado, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 16 other live production postings in Colorado.

Base pay
About 35% below similar roles

Typical $107k–$164k, from 11 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (4+ vs 8+)

Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 41%
  • New product launch 41%
  • ✓ Lean 35%
  • ✓ Root cause 29%
  • EHS / safety 29%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, TPM, Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ 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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    • The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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Full description from In-Situ, Inc.As posted on their careers site.Show

Requirements

  • ✓Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • ✓4+ years of experience solving manufacturing, production, or product‑related problems within a cross‑functional environment.
  • ✓Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and root cause analysis methodologies in a manufacturing setting.
  • ✓Demonstrated experience analyzing manufacturing data and implementing corrective actions that improve process performance.
  • ✓Experience supporting production operations, manufacturing processes, or production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
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Why Join Us

  • •Flexible working hours
  • •Permissive Time Off
  • •Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • •401(k) with company match
  • •Professional development and training opportunities
  • •Career growth across Veralto's global operating companies
  • •A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and learning

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, the Production Engineer II plays a key role in improving manufacturing performance across our Fort Collins operation. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being close to manufacturing operations, solving production challenges, and driving meaningful process improvements.

You’ll partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while helping create a culture of continuous improvement throughout the facility. If you enjoy identifying root causes, eliminating waste, improving production flow, and making measurable operational impact, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career in manufacturing engineering.

This position is part of the Production Engineering team located in Fort Collins, Colorado and will be onsite. In this role, a typical day will look like:

  • •Driving continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and operational efficiency.
  • •Supporting production operations by identifying and resolving manufacturing, quality, and material-related issues that impact output.
  • •Leading root cause investigations and implementing sustainable corrective actions that improve long‑term process performance.
  • •Designing and improving production cells, fixtures, and manufacturing workflows to increase reliability and throughput.
  • •Partnering with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to eliminate waste and improve manufacturing performance.
  • •Supporting Material Review Board (MRB) activities and defect reduction initiatives.
  • •Managing equipment calibration activities to ensure consistent product quality and measurement accuracy.
  • •Contributing to productivity and gross margin improvement projects that reduce manufacturing costs and improve operational results.

Essential

Nice to Have

  • +Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification.
  • +Experience facilitating Kaizen events and value stream mapping activities.
  • +Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.
  • +Experience supporting MRB processes and quality management systems.
  • +Experience with fixture design, production cell design, or manufacturing tooling.
  • +Exposure to calibration systems and manufacturing test equipment.

What Makes This Role Unique

This role combines the analytical side of continuous improvement with the hands‑on realities of manufacturing support. You’ll spend time both driving long‑term process improvements and helping resolve day‑to‑day production challenges that directly impact quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction. You’ll have the opportunity to see the results of your work immediately through improved production performance, increased efficiency, and higher‑quality products. Most importantly, you’ll help support technologies that enable customers around the world to better manage water resources, monitor environmental conditions, and make more informed decisions that benefit communities and the environment.

OTT HydroMet is proud to be part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s global network of associates, you join a culture where purpose meets possibility, where your work has an everyday impact, and where you’ll have opportunities to deepen your expertise, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources.

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