Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Fusion Energy Base; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Energy Base is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Los Lunas, New Mexico, to lead the design and production of our nuclear fusion demonstration system. In this pivotal role, you'll design tooling, enhance manufacturing processes, and ensure high-quality assembly through effective documentation and team collaboration.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience and a robust understanding of manufacturing and design for manufacturability. This position offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in energy production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years work experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Excellent leadership skills to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical designs for complex engineering problems.
• Design assembly tooling and lifting fixtures for high-volume manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain documentation for assembly and inspection procedures.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Problem-solving

CAD software

Design for Manufacturability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree or PhD

Tools

Creo

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Job description

About the Role Job Overview

Pacific Fusion is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with strong manufacturing and NPI experience to lead the build center for our nuclear fusion demonstration system. You will bridge the gap between design and production by developing mechanical design improvements, designing tooling and assembly solutions, and ensuring equipment and facility infrastructure operate reliably as we scale production. Working closely with manufacturing and facilities teams, you’ll resolve mechanical issues, enhance throughput and quality, and develop and maintain critical process documentation for assembly and system qualifications. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives where complex designs rapidly become real hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical designs for complex engineering problems while adhering to ambitious timelines.
• Develop solutions to improve assembly throughput while maintaining high quality work.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams in manufacturing and facilities to ensure on‑time delivery of final assemblies.
• Design assembly tooling and lifting fixtures for a high‑volume manufacturing line.
• Participate in risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for assembly, lifting, and inspection procedures to maintain a high level of quality relative to critical‑to‑function features and system characteristics.
• Perform impact assessments on variances in final assemblies and delivered parts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• A Master’s Degree or PhD is a plus.
• 5+ years work experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD software, such as Creo.
• Experience in the application of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and/or.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM (Design for Manufacturability).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.