Manufacturing Engineer III

Vitesse Systems is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer III to join the team in Longmont, Colorado! The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods.

About Vitesse Systems

Vitesse Systems is a leading provider of highly engineered antenna, thermal management and mission critical solutions used in radar, electronic warfare and C5ISR applications. No challenge is too difficult for the Vitesse Team. From complex specification driven requirements to precision manufactured components, Vitesse Systems has the experience and expertise needed to execute.

Our Core Values

Our core values of Integrity, Initiative, Impact, and Integration translate to an environment where every team member is valued and rewarded. The mission-critical solutions we design and manufacture at Vitesse make our country and our world safer.

Our Benefits

• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Company Observed Holidays
• Birthday & Anniversary Incentives
• 401K Employer Match
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long-term Disability
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program
• Generous Referral Program

The Role

The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer is to collaborate with management, engineering, and production to facilitate the production process.


Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management, engineering, and production to support manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and pertinent considerations to facilitate production process.
• Prepare reports and analysis required for production, such as tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Review, approve, and/or modify mechanical designs.
• Review, modify, and release routers, work orders, and related production documentation.
• Lead and support discrepancy reports, including writing dispositions and participating in corrective action.
• Create and/or modify router templates.
• Creates CAD models and drawings of complicated designs using Solidworks, including specifications and tolerance stack ups.
• Estimate costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
• Consult and advise internal stakeholders on design elements, such as material consideration, inventory, and production process.
• Adhere to all internal and external documentation and quality requirements.
• Conduct and create MCNs.
• Responsible for conducting Manufacturing Readiness Reviews
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support production planning activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• BS in Manufacturing or related engineering
  • May be substituted by commensurate experience (minimum 4 years)
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, including CNC machining and 3D Printing
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D standards.
• Proficient in GD&T
• Excellent communication skills with a desire to build cross-departmental relationships.
• Proficient at presenting technical information to varying levels within the company.
• Strong organizational skills.

Vitesse Systems, LLC performs work controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These statutes require the protection of technical data and products. The regulations require that such data not be disclosed in written, oral, or visual form to any foreign national without prior export authorization from the Department of State. A foreign national is defined by the U.S. Government under EAR 734.2(b)(2)(ii) and 8 USC 110 (a)(20) as one who:

• Is not a United States citizen
• Is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.
• Does not have politically protected status (embassy, refugee, or asylum)

Vitesse Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Veterans / Disabled Employer.