Manufacturing Engineering Manager: HTS & Fusion Systems

Thea Energy; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy in New Jersey is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the team building HTS magnets and related systems for our stellarator device. You will shape the manufacturing roadmap, drive process development, equipment, and workflows to enable rapid iteration and production scale.

The role requires a proven track record in hardware development, Lean/Six Sigma, and cross-functional leadership, with experience in high-reliability electro-mechanical assembly and MES/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineering experience
• 3+ years in a direct engineering management or leadership role
• Strong technical foundation in complex electro-mechanical hardware assembly
• Experience with precision processes including soldering, welding, adhesive bonding and potting
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, GD&T, MES components, ISO9001 or similar quality systems
• Track record in fusion energy, aerospace, superconducting systems or high-reliability manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers
• Define and execute the operational roadmap for manufacturing, especially for HTS magnets
• Partner with cross-functional teams to establish design for manufacturability
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and engineering execution for capital equipment
• Direct MES workflows, inventory control, and manufacturing BOM architectures
• Lead technical partnerships with suppliers and equipment builders
• Develop and own department KPIs, budgets, and project timelines
• Champion deployment of Process and Quality Engineering standards

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Engineering leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

MES/ERP/MRP

Automation equipment design

Precision coil winding

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Coil winding equipment

Automation equipment design

PLM/ERP/MRP systems

MES integration

Job description

Thea Energy in New Jersey is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the team building HTS magnets and related systems for our stellarator device. You will shape the manufacturing roadmap, drive process development, equipment, and workflows to enable rapid iteration and production scale.

The role requires a proven track record in hardware development, Lean/Six Sigma, and cross-functional leadership, with experience in high-reliability electro-mechanical assembly and MES/ERP systems.