Manufacturing Engineer III (Fusion Energy)

Location: On-site in Kearny, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $115,000–$140,000 per year

Company

Develops stellarator-based fusion energy systems using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils and high-temperature superconducting magnets.

What you will do

• Develop and standardize manufacturing documentation, assembly procedures, work instructions, and quality inspection criteria for HTS magnets.
• Own the design, procurement, build, and commissioning of custom tooling, fixtures, and automated assembly equipment.
• Partner with Magnet Engineering on design for manufacturability, process FMEAs, and iterative improvements from prototype through production.
• Manage manufacturing BOMs, routings, and inventory workflows in PLM and MRP systems.
• Define technical specifications, evaluate suppliers, and procure precision hardware and capital equipment.
• Establish technician roles and training programs while mentoring engineers and technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with 7+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience building complex electromechanical assemblies and introducing first-of-a-kind hardware processes into production.
• Experience with high-precision soldering, brazing, electron beam welding, or TIG welding.
• Experience scaling low-volume development projects into continuous production using PLM, MRP, and ERP platforms.
• Expertise in engineering drawings and GD&T according to ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice to have

• Experience in magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, defense, or other high-reliability advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on fusion energy technology intended to provide zero-emission energy.
• Join a rapidly growing, diverse, and inclusive organization.
• Use of AI tools may support parts of the hiring process, while final decisions are made by people.