Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Complex Hardware & Suppliers

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL); Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 149,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead fabrication oversight for complex hardware destined for US ITER. You will drive procurement support, contract oversight of suppliers, and supervise manufacturing, assembly and test activities to meet stringent technical and quality standards.

The role requires 15+ years in vendor management, experience with multi-million dollar contracts, and strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (or related discipline) with relevant professional experience may be waived by compensating experience.
• 15+ years of vendor management experience in manufacturing, assembly and test of integrated systems.
• Experience overseeing vendors with contract value at least $10 million.
• Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills in technical and commercial domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of manufacturing documentation to support procurement, including statements of work and specifications.
• Direct technical activities at suppliers for fabrication, assembly and test.
• Support contract negotiations with selected suppliers and assist in contract award.
• Oversee supplier manufacturing readiness, factory acceptance tests, and ensure traceability and requirements compliance.
• Manage configuration control of components and documentation deliverables.
• Lead evaluation of supplier non-conformances and dispositioning of deviations/waivers.
• Ensure timely closure of corrective actions to maintain schedule.
• Coordinate activities with PPPL, US ITER and suppliers, and mentor engineers in manufacturing processes and vendor oversight.
• Participate in DOE project reviews.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Precision fabrication

Technical leadership

Configuration control

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead fabrication oversight for complex hardware destined for US ITER. You will drive procurement support, contract oversight of suppliers, and supervise manufacturing, assembly and test activities to meet stringent technical and quality standards.

The role requires 15+ years in vendor management, experience with multi-million dollar contracts, and strong communication and negotiation skills.