AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling.
Headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the Denver Post and BuiltIn Colorado have recognized AMP as one of the state's top workplaces. AMP has operations and career opportunities outside of Atlanta, Cleveland, Portsmouth, Virginia, and Europe. We’re fostering an environment where passionate individuals can grow and create impact. We seek unconventional thinkers to join our mission to enable a world without waste; at AMP, your contributions have meaning and can spur change. With backing from top-tier investors and national recognition including North American Cleantech Company of the Year, we’re always seeking ways to better our operations, raising the bar on innovation, and looking to collaborate and improve in what we do. Learn more at AMPSortation.com.
AMP is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer reporting to the Operations Manager.
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role applies data-driven analysis, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and design for manufacturability principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and resolve operational issues across manufacturing, installation, and field operations. The position also supports new product introductions by developing tooling, processes, documentation, and training to enable reliable and scalable production.
As our Manufacturing Engineer you will work to:
Safety & Compliance
- Promote safe manufacturing practices by applying ergonomics, workflow optimization, and accident prevention measures.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Support safe and efficient utilization of production facilities and personnel.
Quality & Problem Solving
- Analyze manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and field performance data to identify failures and drive containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Utilize PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effect Analysis) and other risk-based tools to proactively prevent defects and improve process reliability.
- Lead complex problem-solving activities related to manufacturing, installation, and design deviations.
Process Development & Optimization
- Develop, validate, and improve manufacturing processes to achieve productivity, quality, and cost objectives.
- Apply Lean, DFx (Design for Excellence), and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and improve workflow.
- Design efficient facility layouts, equipment placement, and workspace configurations to maximize productivity.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead or participate in structured continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events.
- Develop performance metrics and monitor manufacturing KPIs to identify bottlenecks and improve process flow.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Represent Operations during the design phase, focusing on design for manufacturability, sourcing, and cost.
- Develop tooling, jigs, and fixtures to ensure predictable and repeatable manufacturing processes.
- Provide technical support and training during product introduction and new process implementation.
Documentation & Standards
- Develop and maintain work instructions, operational method sheets, and workmanship standards for production, installation, and service.
- Define proper assembly and test procedures to ensure consistent product quality and efficient manufacturing operations.
The successful candidate will have:
Required:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, including developing and improving processes that increase quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
- Experience in early-stage, scaling, or high-growth environments preferred.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in team-based environments.
- Self-driven and organized, able to manage priorities, see the big picture, and proactively solve problems.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, flow manufacturing, and modern assembly techniques in fast-paced technology environments.
- Experience designing and building jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio, and CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Ability to read and interpret component and assembly engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and other technical drawings.
Strong communication skills with the ability to create technical documentation and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Experience with root cause analysis, problem solving, and corrective action implementation in manufacturing environments.
- Understanding of quality systems, risk management, and basic electronics/physics.
- Ability to travel to suppliers or customer sites as required.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering technologies, manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, and ability to accurately see and label color.
- Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
- Work is conducted in an open building environment with exposure to outdoor conditions.
Working Location(s):
- In office at AMP's Louisville CO HQ
Travel Requirements:
AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary & Compensation Information: $85,000 - $100,000 per year
Benefits Information:
- Medical - The company covers between 77% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection.
- Dental, Vision, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
- Benefits start the day you start
- HSA Eligible Health Plans, Company Monthly Contributions!
- 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
- FTO - Flexible Time Off
- 6 Accrued Sick Days
- Eight (8) paid holidays
We'll consider applications on an ongoing basis.
