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Manufacturing Engineer

AtmosZero

Loveland, CO · $85k–$125k a year · Posted October 28, 2026

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  • Lean
  • ERP
  • Solidworks

About the job

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 .