Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Loveland, Colorado at AtmosZero

Join us at the forefront of electrified industrial energy. We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to scale production of next-generation commercial and industrial thermal systems, including unfired boilers and steam-generating heat pumps.

In this role, you’ll drive manufacturability, cost, quality, and delivery performance for complex equipment—leading initiatives across DFMA, production ramp, industrial engineering, and supplier integration. You’ll be a key leader shaping how cutting-edge thermal systems move from design to high-volume production.

Lead & Scale Manufacturing

• Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing engineering team

• Define and execute manufacturing strategies aligned to growth and electrification

• Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Product, Supply Chain, and Operations

Drive Product Industrialization (DFMA)

• Lead DFMA for boilers, steam systems, and heat pumps

• Optimize designs for fabrication, assembly, and serviceability

• Oversee pilot builds, validation, and manufacturing readiness

Enable Production Ramp

• Design efficient layouts and production lines for large-scale equipment

• Implement lean principles (flow, line balancing, cycle time reduction)

• Develop capacity models, labor standards, and capital plans

• Stand up and optimize test systems (pressure, thermal, performance)

Own Supplier Technical Strategy

• Act as the engineering lead for critical suppliers (heat exchangers, coils, pressure vessels, compressors)

• Drive supplier quality and manufacturability (PPAP/APQP, audits, DFMA alignment)

• Resolve technical challenges for build-to-print components

Build World-Class Processes

• Standardize processes (welding, brazing, leak testing, refrigerant handling)

• Lead Lean / Six Sigma improvements across yield, throughput, and cost

• Establish robust documentation, work instructions, and training systems

Ensure Quality, Compliance & Safety

• Maintain compliance with ASME, UL/ETL/CSA, and HVAC standards

• Partner with Quality on root cause and corrective actions

• Champion safe practices for high-pressure, high-temperature, and refrigerant systems

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field

• 10+ years in manufacturing engineering (thermal systems, HVAC, boilers, or industrial equipment)

• 3–5+ years leading engineering teams

Technical Strengths

• Deep DFMA experience for thermal/fluid systems

• Expertise in fabrication processes (welding, brazing, machining, forming)

• Experience scaling from pilot to full production

• Strong knowledge of heat transfer, pressure systems, and electro-mechanical assembly

Nice to Have

• ASME pressure vessel manufacturing experience

• Background in boilers, steam systems, or industrial heat pumps

• Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt)

• ERP/MRP and manufacturing analytics familiarity

• Hands-on leader with strong technical judgment

• Execution-focused and results-driven

• Collaborative across functions and suppliers

• Skilled at scaling operations in fast-growing environments

• Committed to quality, reliability, and ownership

• Shape the future of electrified thermal systems

• Work on critical infrastructure driving industrial decarbonization

• Lead manufacturing innovation in a rapidly growing space

• Strong growth opportunity