Senior Manufacturing Engineer
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
thea.energy· Manufacturing Engineering
About this role
About Thea Energy:
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.
Position Overview:
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Establish the manufacturing architecture, factory layout, and process methodologies for HTS magnet production and facility commissioning.
- Partner with design and physics leaders to guarantee design for manufacturability and cost-optimization from initial concepts through prototyping and beyond.
- Direct the design, acquisition, installation, and qualification of high-value capital equipment, custom tooling, and automated manufacturing systems.
- Architect foundational Process Engineering frameworks, root-cause corrective action protocols, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead key technical relationships with major suppliers and contract manufacturers to secure critical hardware and resolve complex supply chain bottlenecks.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers and technical personnel; assist leadership in team scaling and organizational design.
- Own program delivery schedules, risk mitigations, and capital expenditure tracking, regularly communicating updates to key internal and external stakeholders.
Ideal Experience & Skillsets:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience in high-tech, regulated, or precision hardware environments.
- Proven track record of taking complex, first-of-a-kind electro-mechanical systems from concept through factory floor commissioning and volume ramp.
- Expert knowledge of precision mechanical assembly, thermal processing, coil winding, and metal fusion methodologies (soldering, brazing, specialized welding).
- In-depth experience managing large-scale custom capital tooling projects and integrating automated assembly workflows.
- Deep expertise in GD&T, statistical process control (SPC), PFMEA, and modern enterprise software systems (PLM, MRP, ERP).
- Background in aerospace, magnetic confinement fusion, nuclear systems, medical devices, or high-complexity technology hardware.
- Outstanding leadership, project management, and inter-personal communication skills with a history of driving alignment across cross-functional groups.
- Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
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It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at thea.energy?
The listed salary for this Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at thea.energy is USD 130K–155K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at thea.energy located?
This Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at thea.energy is based in Kearny, NJ. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at thea.energy full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer role in the Manufacturing Engineering department at thea.energy.
Which team or department does the Senior Manufacturing Engineer at thea.energy belong to?
This Senior Manufacturing Engineer position is part of the Manufacturing Engineering department at thea.energy. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at thea.energy?
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When was the Senior Manufacturing Engineer job at thea.energy posted?
This Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at thea.energy was posted on Sep 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
thea.energy · 💰 USD 130K–155K
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