Senior Manufacturing Engineer

WHO WE ARE

Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children. We believe our technology, combined with a best-in-class customer experience, will define the future of firearms safety for the next generation. Our mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the tech world, and the media.
Biofire employees encompass a diverse range of talents, including world-class engineers with expertise in designing and testing firearms, medical devices, robots, cars, satellites, rockets, and supersonic jets. Our team is united by a shared commitment to safety and reliability, values that guide our work across various backgrounds and disciplines.

OUR CULTURE

Reducing accidental firearm injuries and deaths requires original thinking and authentic collaboration, so we’re deeply invested in building a team and culture that can achieve our mission together. Team members enjoy autonomy and flexibility from day one, so expect to be immediately tasked with solving challenging problems and building new systems that work. We’ll hold you accountable for executing audacious goals, giving and receiving honest feedback, and helping your teammates succeed. You’ll receive respect, kindness, and support from every direction while you figure out how to get it all done.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Biofire, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and execution of high quality manufacturing and assembly of Biofire’s product at scale. We are looking for someone who is extremely detail oriented, process driven, demonstrate both design and mechanical aptitude, and have experience with the manufacturing and assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems to contribute to our Manufacturing team and help scale manufacturing from the ground up.
To succeed you will need to be able to deliver actionable insights from process data, implement scalable production systems, and validate robust manufacturing methods that ensure product quality, consistency, and efficiency. You will need to be a resourceful problem-solver, who is eager to transform early-stage manufacturing operations into a world-class, scalable production environment while aligning with Biofire’s mission of bringing innovative safety technology to market. If you’re excited about helping to solve mission-critical challenges, we encourage you to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Biofire, you will be responsible for driving the scale-up of our advanced manufacturing systems. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Develop and refine efficient production line layouts in collaboration with cross-functional teams;

• Lead development and integration of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including creation and management of Standard Work Instructions (SWIs);

• Participate in the hands-on build and commissioning of production lines and workcells;

• Design, test, and integrate assembly fixtures and tooling to support reliable and repeatable operations

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability;

QUALIFICATIONS

We understand that not all applicants will possess skills that perfectly align with our job qualifications. At Biofire, we appreciate diverse experiences from various industries, and we encourage all individuals who meet the necessary qualifications to submit their applications. While having the "desired" qualifications may strengthen a candidate's profile, we also welcome applicants with alternative experiences to apply.

• Experience scaling manufacturing from prototyping to full production;

• Background in fixture design and integration for automated or semi-automated assembly;

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma);

• Familiarity with PLCs, sensors, and industrial automation components;

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative startup or early-stage environment;

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

In addition to competitive pay, as a full-time employee at Biofire you are eligible for:

• 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 salary positions), and 13 Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits

The compensation range for this role is $130K - $150k/annual salary + stock options + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

LOCATION

This is a full-time, salaried role. Our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art headquarters is located in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado, between Boulder and Denver. The team regularly engages in collaborative in-person sessions at our vibrant office space, but you will be offered the flexibility to work from home as needed.
We expect you to bring your very best, and in return, we will provide the support necessary for you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues you appreciate, respect, and find inspiration from, and have access to all the technical resources needed.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We’re bringing innovation to a technological problem that has persisted for decades, so we depend on diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams to break new ground and do great work. We welcome people from all qualified backgrounds, and we don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

ELIGIBILITY

This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (“Green Card” holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position.

Compensation Range: $130K - $150K