Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
On-siteDevens, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead and develop manufacturing engineering teams across multiple sites while defining strategies to support production, quality, and cost objectives for CFS1 and Fusionova. Establish standardized processes, tooling strategies, and work instructions to drive the transition from low-volume R&D builds to full-scale production of HTS magnets. Own process development for superconducting magnet components, developing automation strategies and scalable semi-automated systems. Organize cross-functional project milestones, communicate operational priorities to senior leadership, and resolve complex discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement, throughput, and safety. Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering to improve production execution, implement Lean methodologies, and influence make-vs-buy decisions. Build organizational capability through hiring, mentoring, and coaching technical leaders to foster a culture of operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
- 10+ years' experience as a manufacturing engineer supporting complex electro-mechanical systems
- 5+ years' experience leading manufacturing engineering organizations, including experience managing managers
- Experience leading manufacturing engineering teams across multiple production lines, facilities, or sites
- Experience taking products from R&D into production, including development of scalable and automated manufacturing processes
- Strong background in process development, tooling, automation, production scale-up, and factory operations
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional organizations and drive execution in fast-paced technical environments
- Experience developing manufacturing strategies, staffing plans, capital roadmaps, and operational improvement initiatives
- Proficiency in work instruction writing, process mapping, capacity modeling, production planning, and manufacturing systems development
- High self-motivation and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, high-growth environments with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field
- Experience with superconducting magnets, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation)
- Experience with advanced manufacturing systems, factory expansion, and production system design
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies in production environments
- Experience implementing MES, ERP-integrated manufacturing systems, or digital manufacturing tools
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