Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Fusion Energy)

Location: On-site in Devens, Massachusetts, United States. Weekend second shift: Friday through Sunday, 6:00 pm–6:00 am.

Salary: $126,000–$212,000 per year, including a 15% shift differential, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global Systems develops commercially viable fusion power plants and technologies to support the transition to fusion energy.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, cost, and product quality.
• Own magnet manufacturing for the assigned shift and make real-time decisions within defined operational guardrails.
• Develop process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, and process flow diagrams.
• Collaborate with design engineering, production, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure product manufacturability.
• Lead the design and procurement of production tools, fixtures, and equipment, including automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, conduct time and motion studies, and implement corrective and continuous-improvement actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as NX, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD and manufacturing ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to balance autonomy and disciplined escalation.
• Ability to work the required Friday–Sunday overnight schedule, occasionally travel or work on-call, lift up to 50 lbs, and work safely around heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).

Culture & Benefits

• Equity and competitive compensation.
• 13 company-wide holidays, flexible vacation days, and 10 sick days.
• Generous parental leave and health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.
• Values-driven environment focused on integrity, execution, impact, self-critique, safety, and diverse perspectives.