Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Responsibilities: Lead and develop manufacturing engineering teams across multiple sites, including managers, technical leads, and engineersDefine and execute the manufacturing engineering strategy supporting production, quality, capacity, and cost objectives across CFS1 and FusionovaEstablish standardized manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, work instructions, and operational best practices across facilitiesOwn process development of the manufacturing line for HTS magnets from low-volume R&D builds through full-scale productionDevelop and qualify manufacturing techniques, automation strategies, process flows, and work instructions for superconducting magnet components and assembliesDrive transition from manual processes to scalable semi-automated and automated manufacturing systemsOrganize cross-functional project milestones and schedules to meet company strategic targets and production goalsCommunicate manufacturing risks, project status, resource requirements, and operational priorities to senior leadershipLead resolution of complex manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement, throughput, quality, and safetyDevelop manufacturing capacity models, staffing plans, factory layouts, and capital equipment roadmaps to support future factory expansionPartner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Design Engineering to improve production execution and manufacturing readinessImplement and standardize DFM (design for manufacturability), PFMEA (process failure mode and effects analysis), statistical process controls, and Lean manufacturing methodologies across sitesInfluence make-vs-buy decisions and manage relationships with external vendors and manufacturing partnersDrive implementation of KPIs, operational metrics, and data-driven manufacturing decision makingBuild organizational capability through hiring, mentoring, coaching, and developing managers and technical leadersFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, urgency, operational excellence, and continuous improvementRequirementsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field is required 10+ years' experience as a manufacturing engineer supporting complex electro-mechanical systems 5+ years' experience leading manufacturing engineering organizations, including experience managing managersExperience leading manufacturing engineering teams across multiple production lines, facilities, or sitesExperience taking products from R&D into production, including development of scalable and automated manufacturing processesStrong background in process development, tooling, automation, production scale-up, and factory operationsProven ability to lead cross-functional organizations and drive execution in fast-paced technical environmentsExperience developing manufacturing strategies, staffing plans, capital roadmaps, and operational improvement initiativesProficiency in work instruction writing, process mapping, capacity modeling, production planning, and manufacturing systems developmentHigh self-motivation and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, high-growth environments with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsAbility to lift up to 50 lbs occasionallyPerform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of timeWork in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenicsWillingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call