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. 

• →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 

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

• Optimize designs for fabrication, assembly, and serviceability 

• Oversee pilot builds, validation, and manufacturing readiness 

• 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) 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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 

• 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