RK is a multifaceted, industry-leading, specialty contractor headquartered in Denver, CO, with decades of experience working in the construction, manufacturing and building services industries. As a second-generation family-owned enterprise, RK prides itself on developing strong relationships with customers, as true project partners, throughout the Mountain West region. RK brings creativity, performance and optimism to every project.

RK Mission Critical provides custom-engineered modular solutions for the data and telecom industries. We’re a single source solutions provider that can handle complex and high-volume projects. We listen carefully to customer needs and have the experience to develop solutions that others can’t or won’t.

The peRKs:

RK Contributions

• Four medical plans with HSA and FSA options for you and your family
• 401(k) plan with company match that is 100% immediately vested
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans available after one year
• Company provided life insurance and AD&D with options for supplemental buy-ups.
• Paid time off and holidays
• Weekly pay

In-house Programs

• Career development training for all levels through RK University
• Wellness coaching offering exercise planning, gym discounts, health screenings, program incentives up to $2,100 a year, and more.
• Fun company and team building events, and volunteering opportunities.

Partnership Programs

• Confidential counseling for personal issues, financial advice and more
• Discounts on entertainment including amusement park tickets, restaurant specials and more
• Additional discount on products and services for life’s necessities such as phone, internet and work apparel.

Summary of Duties:

Subject matter expert on the design of RK Mission Critical products. Works directly with a Product Manager to communicate RFIs, approve design or scope changes and validate design intent per the project contract/product specifications.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop a detailed bill of materials in coordination with Product Designer efforts and Product Management/customer requirements.
• Inform Designer development of project- and product-specific documentation created for production that align with quality, performance, and retention requirements.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to approve submittals for engineered items and develop engineering direction for design/manufacturing.
• Uphold RK Mission Critical documentation and design & development standards and practices as well as product/customer specifications.
• Investigate design changes to produce Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to the RKMC team to ensure training and communication.
• Ensure all flow-down requirements from the project are met by vendors/sub-contracts.
• Actively participate in drawing reviews for input of manufacturability. Coordinate feedback with Production.
• Propose and execute continuous improvement projects to increase workflow efficiency.
• Review shop operations for opportunities to simplify workflow and material handling.
• SME for product design RK Mission Critical
• Communicates RFIs, approves design and scope changes.

Accountability:

• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
• RK Mission Critical employees and subcontractors are required to implement and maintain all safety and health systems practices including the training requirement of RK Industries Orientation.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
• Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related field and minimum 3 years of experience. Will consider those with BS in Electrical Engineering with less experience.
• Firm knowledge of Microsoft Suite products including Teams, Planner, and Excel.
• Strong computer literacy and organizational skills.
• Knowledge base in Lean Six Sigma principles or other continuous improvement and problem-solving techniques.
• Preferred familiarity with modular/prefabricated buildings and their regulatory requirements.
• Preferred experience designing layouts for UL 508A panels and other electrical enclosures.

WORKPLACE AWARDS

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #21 in 2021, #19 in 2019 and various ranks in previous ten years or more

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Private Sector Employers: Ranked #12 in 2022, #25 in 2021, #19 in 2019

Denver Business Journal Fastest-Growing Denver-Area Private Companies: Ranked #6, 2019

Denver Business Journal Fast 50 list: Ranked #6 2019

ABC’s Top 200 Performers: Ranked #31 in 2022, Ranked #22 in 2021, Ranked #16 in 2020, Ranked #18 in 2019

ABC’s Top 75 Trade Contractors: Ranked #11 in 2022, Ranked #7 in 2021

ABC’s Top Performers by Market:

Airport Contractor: Ranked #15 in 2022

Entertainment Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022

High Tech Contractor: Ranked #8 in 2022

Hospitality Contractor: Ranked #10 in 2022

Mixed Use Contractor: Ranked #6 in 2022

Museums, Monuments and Parks Contractor: Ranked #9 in 2022

Office Contractor: Ranked #20 in 2022

Wellness Workdays and Harvard Medical School Best Wellness Employer Certification: 2019 Silver

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2021 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction + Engineering

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top Company 2017 Awards: Winner, Category: Construction + Engineering

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 50 Family Owned Companies: Ranked #1 since 2011

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 200 Private Companies: Ranked #8 in 2021 and 2020, Ranked #10 in 2019, Ranked #11 2018

ColoradoBiz Magazine Top 250 Private Companies: Every year since 2011

American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite Award: 2020 (Gold), 2019 (Gold), 2018 (Gold), 2017 (Silver), 2016 (Platinum), 2015 (Gold)

Colorado Workforce Development Council: Celebration of Excellence in Apprenticeship, 2018 Outstanding Employer

Business Experiential Learning Commission: 2020 Colorado Apprentice Award, Employer category

Engineering News Record Specialty Contractor of the Year - Mountain States: 2020

Health Links Healthy Workplace: Certified leader in 2022 and 2021

RK MISSION CRITICAL AWARDS

2020 Colorado Manufacturing Awards: Building and Construction Manufacturer of the Year

ColoradoBiz Magazine: Made in Colorado - Most Innovative Manufacturer, Runner-Up in 2021

Global Business Leaders Magazine: 20 Leading Companies of the Year 2022

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Manufacturing Firms: Ranked #8 in 2022

MANUFACTURING AWARDS

MFG Magazine Colorado Manufacturing Awards: Category: Built Environment: 2016

ColoradoBiz Magazine: Made in Colorado 250 List: 2017

Denver Business Journal Denver-Area Manufacturing Firms (submitted corporately): Ranked #6 in 2021, #7 in 2020 and #7 in 2019

QUALITY ACCREDITATIONS

ISO 9001:2015 System Standards

ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Standards

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Specification Standards

AISC Shop Fabrication Certification, since 2010; Field Erector Certification since 2017

ASME Stamps: R, S, U, and U2 - Class 1 and 2. U Stamp since 2012. U2 Stamp since 2015.

Colorado Resolution 35 Standards Certification for Modular Building Manufacturing, since 2015

SAFETY AWARDS

ABC STEP Awards: Diamond level: 2022, 2017, Platinum level: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

ACCA Award Member: Safety Master’s Club

AGC Safety Utah: Silver Award with 5 stars, 2022

COMMUNITY AND PHILANTHROPY

Denver Business Journal Corporate Foundations: Ranked # 6 in 2021, #7 in 2020, #6 in 2019

Denver Business Journal Denver Area Corporate Philanthropists: Ranked #22 in 2021, #23 in 2020

The Civic 50 Colorado: One of the most community-minded companies 2020, 2019

Carson J Spencer Foundation: 2015 Corporate Shooting Star Award for RK’s suicide prevention efforts