Senior Manufacturing Engineer Alameda, California

Solcoa Industries; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive medical, dental and v is

Job summary

Solcoa Industries in Alameda, CA, seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the hands-on buildout of our vacuum induction melting furnaces, turning engineering designs into production-ready equipment.

You will work directly with engineering, suppliers, fabrication technicians, and contractors to deliver multiple furnace systems from drawing review and procurement through assembly, commissioning, and first melts.

Responsibilities

• Furnace Assembly and Commissioning: Lead the buildout of multiple VIM furnace systems, including mechanical assembly, vacuum and gas handling, and power and controls integration.

Job description

Making the Metals Powering the World

Solcoa is building the next generation of American metalmaking, starting with rare earths — the metals of power and motion. We've developed a new chemistry that converts rare earth oxides into high-purity metals — the materials inside every EV, fighter jet, wind turbine, and data center — cleaner, cheaper, and faster than any conventional process. Now we're scaling it to thousands of tonnes of annual production.

The Role

Senior Manufacturing Engineer will own the hands-on buildout of Solcoa’s vacuum induction melting (VIM) furnaces, turning engineering designs into reliable, production-ready equipment. You will work directly with engineering, suppliers, fabrication technicians, and contractors to deliver multiple furnace systems from drawing review and procurement through assembly, commissioning, and first melts. You will establish the shop capabilities, build procedures, and quality standards that make each subsequent system faster and cheaper to build.

What You’ll Do

• Furnace Assembly and Commissioning. Lead the buildout of multiple VIM furnace systems, including mechanical assembly, vacuum and gas handling, and power and controls integration. Work alongside technicians and engineers to resolve integration issues, verify system readiness, and commission each furnace through first melts.

• Drawing Review and Build Readiness. Review and sign off on fabrication packages before parts are released for manufacture. Catch manufacturability, tolerance, material, and assembly issues early, and work with engineering to resolve them before parts are cut.

• Procurement and Supplier Management. Own procurement of furnace components, long-lead parts, tooling, and shop consumables. Source and qualify vendors, evaluate quotes, and track deliveries against the build schedule. Work directly with suppliers and outside machine shops to resolve technical questions and keep fabrication moving.

• Build Execution and Team Coordination. Coordinate fabrication technicians, contractors, and outside shops to deliver builds on schedule and to specification. Translate designs into clear work packages and assembly sequences, manage dependencies, and resolve problems on the shop floor.

• Shop Setup and Safe Operations. Establish the tooling, fixtures, shop layout, and work instructions needed to assemble and test furnace systems efficiently. Develop safe operating procedures for high-temperature and vacuum equipment with engineering and the operating team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary.

• Generous stock options.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.

• Company-provided lunch daily.

• Visa sponsorship available if needed.