Manufacturing Process Specialist in Fort Lupton, Colorado at Sphere Renewables LLC

Job title: Manufacturing Process Specialist
Responsible To: Director of Engineering and Assets

Location: Sphere Renewables 13516 CR 8 Fort Lupton CO. 80621

Overall goal: Improve throughput and efficiency of production operations with focus on improving manufacturing processes, solving technical problems, and driving continuous improvement
Duties and responsibilities

Production Support
• Provide daily engineering and technical support to manufacturing operations to maintain stable, efficient production
• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues affecting quality, yield, throughput, or productivity
• Develop, document, and standardize manufacturing processes, work instructions, and best practices
• Support training new employees in manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and process controls

Continuous Improvement
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives to eliminate recurring process issues
• Improve OEE, throughput, and labor efficiency through structured process optimization
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, and methods that enhance productivity or reduce cost

Engineering Change Management
• Process and implement engineering change orders (ECO) in alignment with quality and production requirements
• Update drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation to reflect approved changes
• Ensure changes are communicated effectively and implemented without disruption to production flow
Product & Customer Support
• Provide technical input for product quotations and manufacturability assessments
• Support customer and vendor technical inquiries related to processes, specifications, or non-conformance
• Collaborate with suppliers on technical requirements and process capability when needed
• Partner with the Commercial Team on non-conformance investigations and reporting

Documentation
• Maintain engineering documentation and process standards, and technical specifications (TPS, PWI, etc.)
• Support implementation and maintenance of quality and manufacturing procedures
• Assist with PPAP documentation and submission requirements
• Produce technical drawings, shop drawings, and supporting documentation as required

Environmental, Health & Safety
• Collaborate with the HSE team to reduce waste, improve ergonomics, and eliminate process related safety risks
• Follow all safety procedures, wear required PPE, and model safe work practices
• Participate in safety training and proactively identify and report hazards
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard free work areas
• Support the company’s HSEQ Policy (E002) through consistent compliance and documentation

General
• Drive continuous improvement across all assigned processes and document measurable results
• Maintain ongoing professional and technical development to support evolving manufacturing needs
• Collaborate with the Engineering and Assets team to support shared operational, reliability, and cost reduction goals
• Perform additional duties assigned by senior management aligned with operational priorities

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related field
• 2-5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective problem-solving skills for equipment, process, and production issues
• Experience with assembly lines, CAD, and general manufacturing/assembly operations
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and CAD