Senior Manufacturing Supervisor HTS Magnet Systems (Hybrid)

Type One Energy Group; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Stock options

Insurance plans

Retirement options

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Type One Energy Group is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production operations for HTS magnet components and subsystems. This role will supervise technicians and manufacturing personnel, driving safety, quality, schedule execution, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with hands-on manufacturing expertise and thrives in a dynamic R&D and production setting supporting advanced fusion

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field (Bachelors preferred).
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-tech production environment.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience managing technicians and production personnel.
• Experience with complex electromechanical assemblies or precision production environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing planning, scheduling, and execution.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to work in a dynamic R&D and production environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day manufacturing activities supporting HTS magnet production, assembly, and integration.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of technicians, assemblers, and manufacturing specialists.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate resources to meet program milestones and deliverables.
• Escalate production constraints and coordinate cross-functional resolution efforts.
• Oversee fabrication, winding, assembly, electrical hardware integration, testing, and related activities.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and quality standards.
• Support introduction of new products, processes, tooling, and manufacturing technologies.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing and production readiness reviews.
• Maintain accurate production records, configuration documentation, and manufacturing metrics.
• Foster a strong safety-first culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Monitor and improve KPIs including throughput, cycle time, yield, productivity, and labor efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production supervision

Electromechanical assemblies

Lean manufacturing

Quality and safety focus

Education

'Associate's degree in Manufacturing or related field'

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Type One Energy Group is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily production operations for HTS magnet components and subsystems. This role will supervise technicians and manufacturing personnel, driving safety, quality, schedule execution, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, cutting-edge environment.

The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership with hands-on manufacturing expertise and thrives in a dynamic R&D and production setting supporting advanced fusion