Manufacturing Engineer
AtmosZero
Loveland, CO · $85k–$125k a year · Posted October 28, 2026
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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 .