PD Project Manager / Manufacturing Engineer

Company: FloWater
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description About Us : At FloWater, we believe everyone deserves access to clean drinking water they can trust and love. So we set out to restore America's drinking water and bring people back to the tap. Since 2013, we have been transforming the way the world drinks water by turning ordinary tap into great tasting, purified, mineral enhanced water and delivering epic hydration experiences through our Refill Stations. Today, more than 12,000 Refill Stations across the United States hydrate millions of people every year inside some of the world's biggest and coolest brands in fitness, hospitality, education, and beyond. We are not just another water company. We are building the most loved water brand in the country and redefining what people expect from drinking water. We scale fast. We think big. We care deeply about taste, trust, and experience, and we hold a high bar for ourselves and each other. If you want to help rebuild trust in drinking water, work with iconic brands, and be part of a team that moves quickly and builds boldly, you are in the right place. FloWater is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. FloWater provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status. Our Commitment : FloWater believes we can perform at our best when we are able to be our authentic selves. We strive to create a culture that celebrates our differences and supports diversity, creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for all. FloWater does not discriminate and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender orientation/expression, age, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. Great Candidates : We are seeking a hands-on, well-rounded engineer to own a small product development department which also is responsible for manufacturing & quality execution. This is a highly multi-disciplinary role and a true generalist with varied experience would fit best. This role sits at the intersection of product engineering, field operations, compliance, project management, product design, quality, and marketing. This engineer will be responsible for ensuring products are designed right, built right, and meet quality and certification requirements, and continuously improve through data-driven root cause analysis and process optimization. The ideal candidate is a bit of a tinkerer with a slight creative side to offset strong technical chops and project management skills. Responsibilities and Role : Act as the primary technical interface with overseas manufacturing partners Audit a multitude of processes; manufacturing, quality, compliance, etc Validate components, and improve workflows, test stations Identify process inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement initiatives (yield, scrap, cycle time, downtime) Conduct on-site factory visits covering process control, workmanship, quality systems, and testing rigor Establish and enforce supplier quality expectations, control plans, and inspection standards Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and transitions Define, coordinate, and maintain manufacturing and reliability test protocols Ensure consistency between design validation, production testing, and field performance Oversee test coverage, sampling plans, failure detection thresholds, and corrective actions Write PRDs Ensure compliance with UL, NSF, and other certifications Own sustaining engineering for released products, including field failure analysis and corrective action Perform root cause analysis on quality escapes, service issues, and manufacturing defects Drive corrective and preventive actions with suppliers and internal stakeholders Support engineering change orders tied to quality, cost, or reliability improvements Update and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and work instructions Ensure design intent is clearly communicated and consistently executed in manufacturing Support controlled design changes to improve manufacturability, reliability, or cost Lead technical validation and risk assessment during supplier transitions Partner with sourcing and operations to reduce cost without compromising quality or performance Candidate Competencies : Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or process engineering Hands-on experience working directly on factory floors, ideally in Asia Strong background in test engineering, fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing validation Great overall knowledge of how things work Proven experience with sustaining engineering and fault/root cause analysis Ability to travel internationally and operate effectively in overseas manufacturing environments Preferred Candidate Competencies: Experience with water systems, appliances, or electromechanical hardware Familiarity with UL, NSF, ISO, and quality management systems Experience supporting supplier transitions and multi-country sourcing strategies Location: Must be Denver-based with occasional travel to Asia. In office two days per week. Compensation : This is a full-time, salaried position with competitive compensation ($110K-$120K), as well as a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, F.S.A., 401(k)), partially paid parental leave policy, and Paid Time Off.

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