Manufacturing Engineering Specialist. Job in Casper Gecko Jobs
Safariland · Casper, WY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Safariland (industrial) in Casper, WY. Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to support new and existing products.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Time studies, Plant layout, SolidWorks
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $98k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 502 live postings that list pay, out of 1495 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wyoming plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 1494 other live manufacturing postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $96k–$136k, from 466 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Tooling 51%
- Root cause 42%
- ✓ Lean 42%
- New product launch 41%
- Automation 32%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, Time studies, Plant layout, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Safariland
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
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?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from SafarilandAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Process Development & Improvement
- ◆Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to support new and existing products.
- ◆Perform time studies to validate labor standards and improve production efficiency.
- ◆Identify and reduce manufacturing variability by collaborating with Product Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.
- ◆Lead cost reduction initiatives and implement process improvements across operations.
- ◆Lead manufacturing projects
- ◆Testing & Validation
- ◆Design and conduct developmental and acceptance tests for military and international contracts.
- ◆Fabricate engineering prototypes for testing and evaluation.
- ◆Source new vendors and qualify parts
- ◆Engineering & Technical Support
- ◆Provide CAD support for component drawings, layouts, and work center design.
- ◆Oversee justification, planning, and execution of capital projects, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules.
- ◆Research and analyze new methods, equipment, materials, and procedures to optimize performance and cost.
- ◆Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives
- ◆Lead Lean manufacturing projects using Kaizen, 6S, and other classical Lean techniques.
- ◆Evaluate production capacity and recommend enhancements to increase throughput and efficiency.
Qualifications
- ✓Associate's degree in engineering, or related field; Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering, or related field
- ✓5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, engineering, process improvement
- ✓Strong working knowledge of Lean principles and tools, with proven success leading Kaizen and 6S projects or manufacturing processes
- ✓Proficiency in CAD software, SolidWorks
- ✓Demonstrated experience managing capital equipment projects and facility layout initiatives
- ✓Ability to manage projects using continuous improvement methodologies
- ✓Strong communication skills, with the ability to write reports, deliver presentations, and collaborate across teams
Why work at Safariland?
At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.
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Manufacturing Engineer
Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical support to manufacturing operations by implementing new products, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production through process development, testing, and engineering support.
Eligible employees are offered
- •Medical, dental & vision insurance
- •401(k) with company match
- •Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
- •Employer paid disability
- •Wellness program
- •Adoption assistance
- •Tuition assistance
- •Employee assistance program
- •Work life balance
- •Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)
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