Supports prototype, pilot, and production builds for electrified thermal systems. Develops work instructions, improves assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, layouts, and test setups, and troubleshoots manufacturing issues on the production floor. Provides DFMA feedback, supports engineering changes, root-cause investigations, supplier issues, capacity planning, and Lean continuous-improvement initiatives while improving safety, quality, cost, and throughput.
Join us at the forefront of electrified industrial energy. We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to help bring next-generation commercial and industrial thermal systems from engineering development into production.
This is a hands-on role working directly with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and operations to develop safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes. You’ll support builds, solve problems on the floor, improve documentation, and help us scale production.
Reports To: Sr. Director, Plant Operations
What You’ll Do
- Support prototype, pilot, and production builds
- Work directly with technicians to troubleshoot manufacturing and assembly issues
- Develop and maintain work instructions, standard work, and manufacturing documentation
- Support DFMA and provide manufacturing feedback during design reviews
- Improve assembly processes, tooling, fixtures, and test setups
- Help implement engineering and manufacturing changes on the production floor
- Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, cost, and throughput
- Assist with production layouts, process flows, labor estimates, and capacity planning
- Support supplier and build-to-print component issues
- Participate in Lean and continuous-improvement activities
What You Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 0–3 years of relevant experience, including internships or co-ops
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills
- Ability to read engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
- Basic understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
- Comfortable working directly on the manufacturing floor
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
Nice to Have
- Experience in HVAC, refrigeration, thermal systems, pressure systems, or industrial equipment
- Exposure to welding, brazing, machining, piping, sheet metal, or mechanical assembly
- Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or root-cause analysis
- Experience creating work instructions or manufacturing documentation
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
Who You Are
- Hands-on: You like working directly with the product and the people building it.
- Curious: You want to understand why something works and how it can be improved.
- Practical: You look for simple, effective solutions to manufacturing problems.
- Collaborative: You work well across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain.
- Accountable: You take ownership and follow problems through to resolution.
- Growth-minded: You’re eager to develop your manufacturing engineering skills as the company scales.
Why Join Us
- Work on next-generation electrified thermal systems
- Help take new products from development into production
- Gain hands-on experience in DFMA, manufacturing readiness, and production engineering
- Work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and operations leaders
- Make a direct impact on how our products are built
- Grow your responsibilities as our manufacturing organization scales
What Success Looks like in your first year
- Maintain a strong hands-on presence on the manufacturing floor.
- Quickly identify and resolve build and assembly issues.
- Create clear, accurate work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
- Improve processes to reduce rework, defects, and build time.
- Provide practical DFMA feedback based on actual build experience.
- Ensure engineering changes are implemented correctly in production.
- Support safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes.
- Take ownership of manufacturing issues and drive them through resolution.
Compensation and benefits
Base salary range:
- Engineer II [$85,000 - $125,000]
Equity: Stock option grant
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan; paid time off and holidays; parental leave.
AtmosZero Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Office
Fort Collins, CO, United States
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