Production Engineer

Production Engineer II (Aircraft Completion Projects)

Location: Broomfield, CO

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (6+ Months)

Schedule: Full-Time | First Shift

Compensation: $48.08/hr

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen Required

Position Overview

We are seeking a Production Engineer II to support aircraft completion and modification projects within a growing aerospace manufacturing environment. This position serves as the bridge between engineering and production, translating engineering designs into detailed manufacturing packages, assembly instructions, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production documentation to ensure successful execution of aircraft completion programs.

This is a hands-on manufacturing engineering role working closely with production, quality, procurement, project planning, and design engineering teams to support aircraft installations, modifications, and production readiness activities.

This is a genuine contract-to-hire opportunity with significant long-term growth potential as the organization continues expanding its operations and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Engineering & Production Support

• Review and translate engineering design packages into detailed manufacturing and installation packages.
• Develop production tasks, work instructions, assembly documentation, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Support aircraft completion and modification projects from engineering release through production execution.
• Create mechanical and electrical assembly instructions focused on standardization, repeatability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with production planning, procurement, and manufacturing teams to optimize workflow, installation sequencing, and material readiness.
• Support production planning and execution activities to improve efficiency and on-time delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with design engineering teams to transition designs into manufacturable production solutions.
• Work directly with quality, procurement, manufacturing, and project teams to resolve manufacturability concerns and production challenges.
• Participate in engineering change management and configuration control processes.
• Support non-conformance investigations and issue resolution efforts.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain and improve manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process specifications, and operational standards.
• Coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI) and conformity inspection activities.
• Support FAA-regulated manufacturing processes and production requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation remains compliant with company and industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience supporting aircraft completion, aircraft modification, refurbishment, or aerospace manufacturing programs.
• Experience translating engineering drawings and designs into manufacturing documentation and installation packages.
• Experience creating work instructions, manufacturing processes, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering, production planning, and assembly processes.
• Experience working directly with production, engineering, quality, and procurement teams.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person eligible to work under ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft completion or aircraft modification experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing environment experience.
• Experience supporting FAA-regulated production activities.
• Experience coordinating First Article Inspections (FAI) and conformity inspections.
• Experience with non-conformance resolution and root cause investigations.
• Knowledge of production planning, configuration management, and change control processes.

Technical Skills

CAD / PLM Systems

• Solid Edge or comparable 2D/3D CAD platforms
• Siemens Teamcenter or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Manufacturing package development

Manufacturing Systems

• ERP/MRP systems
• BOM creation and maintenance
• Production planning systems
• Manufacturing documentation systems

Top Priorities for This Role

The strongest candidates will have experience with:

• Aircraft completions and modifications
• Manufacturing engineering and production support
• Work instruction development
• BOM creation and maintenance
• Aerospace manufacturing environments
• CAD and engineering drawing interpretation
• Cross-functional collaboration with production and quality teams
• FAA-regulated manufacturing processes
• Engineering change management
• Manufacturing process development

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Contract-to-hire role with strong long-term conversion potential
• Growing aerospace manufacturing organization
• Direct involvement in aircraft completion and modification programs
• Exposure to complex aerospace engineering and manufacturing projects
• Strong opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Collaborative environment working closely with engineering, production, quality, and project teams
• Significant planned expansion and hiring growth over the coming years

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.' Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay of $48/hr. however, we consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.

Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.