Senior Manufacturing Engineer - First Shift

Location: Devens, Massachusetts, United States; on-site, first shift

Salary: $110,000–$185,000 per year, plus equity and benefits

Company

hirify.global Systems designs and builds commercially viable fusion power plants and related hardware.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and qualify manufacturing processes for new products against quality, cost, and production-rate targets.
• Lead the design and procurement of production tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for first-shift production and own magnet manufacturing operations for the shift.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and automated assembly issues.
• Maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, manufacturing documentation, and operation sequencing.
• Lead root cause corrective actions and process optimization initiatives to improve safety, yield, cycle time, and cost efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of manufacturing or production engineering experience, including 7+ years supporting high-precision or complex hardware assembly.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electro-mechanical equipment and tooling on a production floor.
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action frameworks and continuous improvement tools such as Lean/Six Sigma.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, CAD modeling with SolidWorks or NX, and technical drawing interpretation.
• Ability to work on-site in Devens, lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, perform extended standing and other physical activities, and work occasional nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or travel.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-field superconducting magnets, vacuum systems, or cryogenic hardware.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP and MES software such as SAP, Tulip, or Solumina.
• Experience with SPC, DOE methodologies, or dedicated shift schedules.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused work involving potential exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching, equity, and competitive compensation.
• 13 company-wide holidays, flexible vacation days, and 10 sick days.
• Generous parental leave, professional growth opportunities, and team-building activities.