Manufacturing Engineer II

Thea Energy•Kearny, NJ

52d•$105,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced, highly motivated manufacturing engineer to join its rapidly growing team. The Manufacturing Engineering role will develop and implement processes, tooling, and equipment necessary to manufacture and test high temperature superconducting ("HTS") magnets. This role will also help establish the foundations of Process Engineering and Quality Engineering at Thea Energy as we build and commission a magnet manufacturing and test facility. HTS magnets are foundational components of Thea Energy's planar coil stellarator, making compact, simpler, and lower-cost fusion systems possible. As part of a rapidly growing team, you'll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems.

Requirements

5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with a related degree
Experience with first encounters of complex electrical and mechanical hardware assemblies, as well as process development including tooling, fixtures, machines, and automation
Experience with metal fusion processes, including soldering, brazing, and welding
Experience scaling from first-of-a-kind to continuous production
Experience generating and interpreting manufacturing drawings, particularly GD&T
Experience with planning and execution software including PLM, MRP, and inventory management
Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems
Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team
Exceptional work ethic, with clear communication and collaboration skills
Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other advanced manufacturing processes
Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs
Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.
Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.

Responsibilities

Generate documentation for the manufacture of HTS magnets, including processes and procedures, work instructions, and quality criteria
Design, build, and commission magnet manufacturing tooling and equipment
Work iteratively with magnet engineers to incorporate design for manufacture and lessons learned
Develop and implement virtual and physical inventory management and manufacturing BOMs
Generate specifications for and collaborate with vendors to procure hardware that meets quality specifications
Define roles for and coordinate onboarding of manufacturing technicians
Track and report results and progress against program goals and milestones
Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders