
Manufacturing Engineer
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope · Denver, CO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (industrial) in Denver, CO. You’ll lead the development and implementation of best-in-class manufacturing engineering practices across the plant, with a focus on safety, quality, responsiveness, and efficiency.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, OEE, Root cause, FMEA
- 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 Colorado: typical posted base $95k–$133k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 28 manufacturing 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 27 other live manufacturing postings in Colorado.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$133k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 64%
- Tooling 54%
- ✓ Six Sigma 50%
- ✓ New product launch 43%
- ✓ Root cause 39%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 36%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, Internal audits, 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 Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
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?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 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 Oldcastle BuildingEnvelopeAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
You’ll lead the development and implementation of best-in-class manufacturing engineering practices across the plant, with a focus on safety, quality, responsiveness, and efficiency.
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Come Join Us!
From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here .
Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.
What You’ll Get to Do
The Manufacturing Engineer role at OBE isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to build something meaningful. We’re hiring builders: professionals who are passionate about making a difference and driving operational excellence. You’ll be empowered with the tools, support, and autonomy to make a real impact every single day.
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we want you on board.
TPS (Toyota Production System)
- •Develop and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and work instructions
- •Conduct time studies and line balancing
- •Optimize material flow and plant layout through equipment and production line design
- •Champion a customer-centric approach while enforcing safety and environmental procedures
- •Provide technical support for operational improvement initiatives (SQDPC: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost)
- •Lead deployment of WCM (World Class Maintenance)
- •Champion process engineering for process optimization
- •Collaborate in maintaining workplace organization (WPO)
- •Other tasks may assign
Reliability
- •Set up, verify, and troubleshoot tools, machines, and processes
- •Collaborate cross-functionally to establish world-class manufacturing systems
- •Track critical asset downtime, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement countermeasures to improve OEE
- •Support and sustain a critical spare parts program
- •Lead facility reliability KPI improvement initiatives
- •Implement autonomous maintenance strategies
- •Standardize and sustain preventive maintenance (PM) for critical assets
- •Lead downtime RCA efforts and manage downtime tracking systems
Asset Management
- •Serve as the single point of accountability for capital projects from AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) generation to asset release
- •Provide scope, cost, and schedule inputs for AFE development
- •Support new product launches, equipment installations, and major initiatives
- •Ensure successful qualification of new equipment (SAT/FAT) into production
What We Are Looking For
- •Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- •Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- •Proficiency in MS Windows and MS Office (MS Project required)
- •AutoCAD experience is a plus
- •Experience operating tools, equipment, and machinery in an industrial setting
- •Certifications such as CQM, ISO 9000/TS-16949 Lead Auditor, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, or Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, or equivalent experience.
- •Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Position Pay Range
$90,000 — $105,000 USD
What OBE Offers You
- •Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
- •Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
- •Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
- •Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed
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