Manage and grow a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers by developing talent, allocating resources, and planning out team growth and hiring.
Define and execute the operational roadmap for manufacturing, especially for HTS magnets, including process development, facility layout, coil winding equipment and automation.
Partner with cross-functional teams to establish seamless design for manufacturability and proactive preparation of
Oversee budgets, schedules, and engineering execution for major capital equipment programs, tooling, and commissioning.
Direct the implementation and optimization of manufacturing enterprise system (MES) workflows, inventory control, and manufacturing BOM architectures.
Lead high-level technical partnerships with critical suppliers, equipment builders, and machine integrators to guarantee quality, schedule, and cost targets.
Develop and own department KPIs, operating budgets, and project timelines, as well as report progress, risks, and mitigations to executive leadership.
Champion the deployment of Process and Quality Engineering standards, including standard work instructions, and root-cause corrective action (RCCA) protocols.
Experience & Skillsets:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience, including 3+ years in a direct engineering management or leadership role.
Demonstrated success recruiting, structuring, and leading technical engineering teams through aggressive hardware development and factory ramp-up milestones.
Strong technical foundation in complex electro-mechanical hardware assembly, especially in continuous web handling, reel-to-reel automation, or precision coil winding in applications like lithium batteries, motors, or superconducting magnets.
Experience with precision processes including soldering, welding, adhesive bonding and potting, automation equipment design, heavy structures and rigging, cryogenics, high voltage systems, and fragile electrical/magnetic materials.
Deep familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), MES components (PLM, ERP, MRP), and ISO9001 or similar quality systems
Track record of success in fusion energy, aerospace, superconducting systems, medical devices, robotics, or high-reliability advanced manufacturing sectors.
Exceptional interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical hurdles into actionable operational strategies.
Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
Company Benefits:
Salary Range: $160,000 – $190,000+
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
