Biofire · 23 hours ago
Staff Manufacturing Engineer
Broomfield, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $185K/yrBiofire Technologies is on a mission to enhance firearm safety through innovative technology. The Staff Manufacturing Engineer will define and improve manufacturing systems to ensure safe and efficient production, collaborating closely with various teams to drive manufacturability and scalability.
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Responsibilities
Architect end-to-end manufacturing systems and production line concepts that meet throughput, quality, safety, and cost targets
Define scalable approaches to workcell design, line layout, fixturing strategy, and production flow across programs
Lead system-level manufacturing strategy for production ramps, new lines, and future automation
Partner with Design Engineering to influence designs upstream and ensure manufacturability at scale
Shape make vs. buy decisions based on cost, complexity, capacity, and risk
Establish and maintain manufacturing standards for fixtures, process controls, work instructions, and validation
Translate ECOs, leadership direction, and cross-functional decisions into coherent manufacturing system changes
Lead root-cause analysis of systemic production issues impacting yield, reliability, safety, or cost
Mentor and develop manufacturing engineers through technical guidance, reviews, and example
Engage hands-on in production builds or troubleshooting when needed, while prioritizing long-term system health
Qualification
Required
Extensive experience scaling manufacturing systems from prototyping through high-volume production
Strong understanding of manufacturing system design, process controls, and production readiness
Demonstrated ability to lead ambiguous, cross-functional manufacturing problems to closure
Experience working closely with design, quality, and operations teams
Proven ability to design processes that balance quality, cost, and speed
Preferred
Experience leading production ramps or new manufacturing line implementations
Background in fixture strategy, automation readiness, or semi-automated assembly systems
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma)
Familiarity with MES systems, production data, and performance metrics
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly collaborative startup or early-stage environment
Benefits
Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA, and other financial benefits
Medical Insurance, including plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Plans with $0 payroll deduction
3 Weeks Vacation and Sick Time (Flex Time for salaried positions), plus 13 Paid Holidays
Parental Leave and other family-building, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Company
Biofire
Biofire is a leading defense technology company dedicated to building the future of firearms
Founded in 2016
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$37.2MKey Investors
Founders Fund
2024-05-08Series A
2024-02-05Series A· $7M
2022-11-07Series A· $15.2M
Leadership Team
Kai Kloepfer
Founder & CEO
Recent News
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