Senior Mechanical Engineer – Fusion Manufacturing Lead

Pacific Fusion; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 138,100 - 263,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

401k matching

Paid time off

Healthcare insurance

Job summary

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 design and production by developing mechanical design improvements, designing tooling and assembly solutions, and ensuring equipment operates reliably as we scale production.

Working with manufacturing and facilities teams, you’ll resolve mechanical issues, enhance throughput and quality, and develop critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
• Advanced CAD knowledge (Creo).
• Experience applying Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM (Design for Manufacturability).
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical designs for complex problems while meeting timelines.
• Improve assembly throughput while maintaining quality.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of final assemblies.
• Design assembly tooling and lifting fixtures for high-volume manufacturing.
• Participate in risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for assembly, lifting, and inspection procedures.
• Perform impact assessments on variances in final assemblies and parts.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Manufacturing knowledge

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Creo

FEA

Job description

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 design and production by developing mechanical design improvements, designing tooling and assembly solutions, and ensuring equipment operates reliably as we scale production.

Working with manufacturing and facilities teams, you’ll resolve mechanical issues, enhance throughput and quality, and develop critical