Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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.

What You'll Do 

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 

What You Bring 

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 

Who You Are 

• 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 

Why Join Us 

• 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 

The pay range for this role is:

125,000 - 165,000 USD per year (Loveland)