Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Fusion Energy)

Location: Kearny, New Jersey, United States; on-site

Salary: $130,000–$155,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops stellarator-based fusion energy systems using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils to create a scalable source of zero-emission energy.

What you will do

• Define the manufacturing architecture, factory layout, process methodologies, and commissioning approach for high-temperature superconducting magnet production.
• Partner with design and physics leaders on design for manufacturability, cost optimization, prototyping, and production scale-up.
• Lead the design, acquisition, installation, and qualification of capital equipment, custom tooling, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Build process engineering frameworks, root-cause corrective action protocols, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage technical relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers while resolving supply chain bottlenecks.
• Mentor manufacturing engineers and technical staff, manage delivery schedules and risks, and track capital expenditure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering and 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with complex, first-of-a-kind electromechanical systems from concept through factory commissioning and volume ramp.
• Expertise in precision mechanical assembly, thermal processing, coil winding, soldering, brazing, and specialized welding.
• Experience with custom capital tooling, automated assembly workflows, GD&T, SPC, PFMEA, PLM, MRP, and ERP systems.
• Background in aerospace, magnetic confinement fusion, nuclear systems, medical devices, or other high-complexity hardware.
• Ability to work on-site in Kearny, New Jersey, and occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.

Culture & Benefits

• Technical leadership role supporting the development of commercial-grade fusion hardware.
• Direct interaction with executive leadership and cross-functional engineering, physics, operations, supplier, and manufacturing groups.
• Equal opportunity environment focused on diverse perspectives and solving complex energy challenges.
• Artificial intelligence tools may support parts of the hiring process, with final decisions made by people.