Engineering Structures Jobs in Westminster Colorado

An innovative aerospace technology company developing high-reliability communication systems for space and airborne platforms is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.

This role is ideal for a hands-on quality leader who combines Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive measurable operational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities and implement root cause countermeasures
• Lead Kaizen events and cross-functional process improvement initiatives
• Develop and execute Value Stream Mapping (VSM) roadmaps aligned with business objectives
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma principles across engineering and manufacturing teams
• Mentor and develop internal Lean practitioners
• Conduct machine capability (CmK) and measurement system (GR&R) studies
• Support AS9100 / ISO9001 audits and QMS compliance activities
• Develop and track performance metrics to drive operational excellence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related field preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering or continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working within AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
• Proven experience leading Kaizen events and eliminating waste
• Strong background in Root Cause Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills

Preferred

• Aerospace or high-reliability electronics manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• AS9100 / ISO auditor experience

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility of extension/conversion based on performance and budget)

Client: One of the largest Diesel Engines and Power Generators manufacturers in the US

Overview:

We are seeking Production Associate who will be assisting in the teardown of high horsepower diesel engines. This job role rotates employees through the disassembly of the engine, cleaning of the components, and inspection of the parts to prepare them for the next stage in production.

Duties:

• Assisting in the teardown of high horsepower diesel engines.
• This job role rotates employees through the disassembly of the engine, cleaning of the components, and inspection of the parts to prepare them for the next stage in production.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent certification of secondary education.
2. Engine experience.
3. Mechanical competency and ability to work with hand tools.
4. Attention to detail and ability to learn/adapt to new skills.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Test Engineer to support our growing portfolio of electromechanical medical devices with embedded software. This entry-level role focuses primarily on manual software testing, defect identification, and contributing to test automation initiatives.

The ideal candidate is passionate about quality, collaborative by nature, and eager to grow within a regulated medical device environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support software testing activities for electromechanical medical devices.
• Analyze software requirements and develop comprehensive test cases for verification and validation (V&V).
• Perform manual testing including:
• Dry runs
• Smoke testing
• Integration testing
• Identify, document, and track defects.
• Assist in developing and maintaining automated test cases.
• Collaborate closely with software developers and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and maintain clear, thorough test documentation and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in software testing, including:
• Manual testing
• Some experience with test automation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded systems testing.
• Experience developing automated tests using Python and/or LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps.

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit .

About the Job:

We are currently looking to hire a Customer Experience Specialist!

The Customer Experience Specialist is accountable for managing the order to delivery process for customer accounts. They are the face of Horizon Family Brands to our customers. The Customer Experience Specialist will proactively lead the resolution of all issues related to customer orders. They collaborate with our customers and Field Sales to meet service objectives and deliver growth. They are responsible for driving productivity initiatives and delivering cost and service improvements in partnership with Supply Chain and Field Sales. Minimal travel required.

The role can be remote with a preference to be based in Broomfield, CO/hybrid.

This role may be responsible for, but not limited to:

Customer Order & Logistics Management

• Manages customer accounts, from order receipt to delivery including order fill, transportation planning, on time delivery monitoring, exception management and supporting promotions, seasonal and new item launch management.
• Customer relationship management – effectively deliver communications on service interruptions and product availability.
• Acts as first point of contact to investigate problems and facilitate issue resolution to allow for timely and efficient processing of sales orders and invoicing.
• Monitors service performance and drives service improvement by analyzing root cause, recommending and implementing improvements to advance service performance.

Productivity & Process Improvement

• Identifies opportunities to innovate, improve service and/or reduce cost. Analyzes opportunities, develops recommendations and implements process improvements that deliver results.
• Drives cross functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Customer and Field Sales to achieve supply chain efficiencies.
• Develops and maintains process and procedure documentation.
• Develops and maintains training content; plans and provides training to new hires.
• Manage customer scorecards and provide service level reporting to internal and external partners; responsible for maintaining service performance including root cause analysis and managing service to targets.
• Maintains master data supporting the customer order to deliver process.
• Monitors and manages EDI transaction processing, supporting customer order to delivery processes.

The base compensation range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience.

About You:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (3-5 years relevant experience and/or 1-3 years internal experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• 3 years of progressive Customer Service, Logistics or Supply Chain experience required
• SAP experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to work well in a self-managed team environment. This includes cooperatively scheduling work, vacation, hours, and team task assignments.
• Demonstrated experience in Order Fulfillment & Management, Transportation, Pricing Structure and the Credit and Returns process.
• Demonstrated experience or relevant knowledge in the following areas: SAP, PBI/MicroStrategy or other report creation software, Forecasting, Planning, Inventory Management preferred.
• Ability to apply a logical, creative and comprehensive approach to problem solving
• Capacity to comfortably interact with all levels of the business and customers to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Judgment to resolve issues with the appropriate sense of urgency including after standard business hours support.
• Ability to maintain productivity and professionalism while under pressure to meet strict deadlines and balance multiple priorities. Displays attention to detail for both accuracy and content.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to analyze issues, develop corrective actions or continuous improvement process, and align stakeholders to implement the change and communicate the outcome.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills required- emphasis on ability to use Excel formulas, functions and pivot tables.

Summary

The A&P Curriculum and Compliance Specialist/ FAA ODA Administrator will design, manage, and ensure compliance for Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification programs at Spartan College. The FAA ODA Administrator responsibilities will include the development and ongoing management of the ODA manual, compliance adherence and management, DME training, and correspondence with the FAA. This position requires a deep understanding of FAA regulations, curriculum development, and industry standards to ensure students receive exceptional, regulation-compliant training that prepares them for successful aviation careers.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, update, and maintain A&P program curricula in alignment with FAA eCFR Title 14 Chapter I Subchapter H Part 147 regulations and aviation industry standards

• Design engaging and effective instructional materials, lesson plans, and assessments to enhance student learning outcomes

• Work alongside the Vice President of Training and Curriculum and the Online Learning team to incorporate and implement curriculum new material and updates

• Conduct regular reviews and updates to ensure courses incorporate the latest advancements in aviation maintenance technology and techniques. Teach specialized courses as needed and provide mentorship to faculty in curriculum delivery and for practical (lab) training

• Oversee and ensure compliance with FAA standards, including Part 147 eCFR Title 14 Chapter I Subchapter H Part 147 certification requirements

• Conduct internal audits of instructional practices and training facilities to maintain accreditation standards and FAA annual campus site visits

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the program meets all regulatory requirements

• Serve as the primary point of contact for FAA inspections, audits, and other regulatory interactions

• Develop and maintain the ODA Manual for Organizational Designation Authority (ODA)

• Select personnel and conduct training for Spartan Designated Mechanic Examiners (DME)

• Manage DMEs across the Spartan system

• Conduct compliance audits for adherence to the ODA manual guidelines, policies, and procedures

• Prepare testing locations for meeting the Oral and Practical examination process as outlined in the ODA Manual

• Meet with FAA personnel to demonstrate compliance with the ODA process

• Liaise with aviation industry stakeholders to identify workforce needs and align program content accordingly

• Build partnerships with aviation organizations to facilitate internships, externships, and employment opportunities for students

• Stay informed about trends, certifications, and technologies in the aviation maintenance field

• Collaborate with Career Services to prepare students for FAA certification exams and career placement

Knowledge / Skills

• Must be available to work both remotely and onsite as needed, including weekends, holidays, and days-off

• Demonstrates good judgment and confidentiality

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer service

• Excellent time management, follow-through, and organizational skills

• Effective communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of management

• Strategic and forward-thinker

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy

• Strong understanding of FAA eCFR Title 14 Chapter I Subchapter H Part 147 regulations, aviation maintenance practices, and safety standards

• Experience in curriculum design and providing support for instructional best practices for adult learners

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in using educational technology and learning management systems (LMS)

• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with regulatory bodies and industry partners

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance, Aerospace Engineering, or related field required

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in aviation maintenance, training, or curriculum development

• Experience with FAA eCFR Title 14 Chapter I Subchapter H Part 147 requirements and compliance

• Experience in developing an ODA process for a Maintenance, Repair and Operations facility

High School Graduation or Equivalency (All Campuses)

• Employees who hold an earned credential (degree; or certificate or diploma of at least 600 clock hours or 24 semester credits or 36 quarter credits) from an accredited postsecondary institution are not required to also provide proof of high school equivalency.

• To qualify under this provision, the postsecondary credential must represent completion of a structured, credit-bearing program of study beyond high school, consisting of at least 600 clock hours or 24 semester credits or 36 quarter credits at an accredited institution. Those who have only earned college credits without completing such credential must still provide proof of high school completion or equivalency.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification

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, this position generally involves administrative work, but may also require physical activity, if working in a classroom or lab environment. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger; and talk or hear. May be required to bend, kneel, stoop, and stand for extended periods in the process of doing essential job functions. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Frequent walking, standing, and moving throughout the campuses and classroom environments. Ability to lift and carry materials such as binders, documents, and training aids up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel between campus locations, training facilities, or regulatory meetings as required. Ability to review printed and digital materials, requiring visual acuity for detailed compliance and curriculum review. May involve occasional exposure to aircraft hangar or lab environments, requiring awareness of noise, moving equipment, and safety protocols.

AAP/EEO Statement

Spartan Education Group provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In keeping with the above conviction, Spartan College is committed to assuring that:

All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law;

Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

401(k) and Employer Match

Medical insurance

HSA/FSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Employee Scholarship

Sick Paid time off

• Competitive compensation
• 401k match
• Bonus potential
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• PTO
• Stock offered after 1st year (Employee owned company)
• Ability to work independently while working in a team environment

Description:

Located in Hershey, PA, Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a top-notch home and school where over 2,200 pre-K through 12th grade students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided an extraordinary, cost-free, career-focused education. This is made possible by the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, who established the school in 1909 and ensured it was fully endowed. Thanks to their foresight and generosity, the school has over 12,000 graduates and continues to expand to serve more students.

MHS is hiring married couples to serve as Full-time Flex Houseparents. In this unique and life-changing career, couples reside in on-campus student homes and provide care, guidance, supervision, and support for a group of approximately 8–13 students living in the home. Flex Houseparents play a vital role in creating a structured, family-like environment that fosters students’ academic, emotional, and social development so they can reach their full potential.

Responsibilities include:

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• Providing daily supervision and mentorship
  
• Managing household routines and student schedules
  
• Administering medications and ensuring student wellness
  
• Driving students to activities, as well as planning and actively engaging in developmental and recreational activities with students
  
• Leading daily devotions and accompanying students to Sunday Chapel
  
• Overseeing budgeting and household reporting
  

Upon hire, Flex Houseparents initially support various student homes and follow a working schedule of nine consecutive days on duty, followed by three days off. On weekdays, houseparents have unscheduled time while students are in school. Flex Houseparents eventually transition into a Placed Houseparent role, where they live and work with the same group of students in their own student home.

Benefits include:

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• Salary: $44,768.00 per person (approximately $168,000 total compensation per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more)
  
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; life insurance; disability options; retirement savings
  
• Relocation assistance and paid training provided
  

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  Paid time off provided at designated times throughout the year
  

Qualifications include:

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• Experience working or volunteering with youth
  
• This is a two-person role for couples legally married for at least two years
  
• Both spouses must be age 27 or older
  
• No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
  
• Commitment to a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty
  
• Pet limitations: only fish and one dog of approved breeds allowed
  
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to become certified to drive student home vans
  
• Comfort leading students in daily devotions and accompanying them to Judeo-Christian Sunday Chapel services (proselytizing prohibited)
  
• High school diploma or GED required
  
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
  
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  Demonstrated integrity and professionalism; MHS staff serve as role models for students
  
  

This is a unique, challenging, and rewarding career and life choice that requires a high level of commitment to student success from both spouses. For consideration, both spouses must complete individual employment applications. To learn more and apply, visit