Sr. Manufacturing Engineer: ITER Fabrication Oversight

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

Princeton (NJ)

On-site

USD 149,000 - 238,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to oversee fabrication of complex hardware for the US ITER project, manage supplier contracts and ensure quality and performance across all stages from fabrication to delivery. You will mentor engineers and coordinate with ITER partners to meet schedule and budget.

The role requires 15+ years in manufacturing/assembly/test, strong metrology knowledge, and experience with multi-million dollar contracts.

Qualifications

BS in Engineering (or closely related field) with relevant professional experience.
Minimum 15 years of technical and vendor-management experience in manufacturing, assembly and test of integrated systems.
Experience overseeing vendors with contract value of at least $10 million.
Knowledge of metrology and precision fabrication.

Responsibilities

Lead development and review of manufacturing documentation to support procurement (SOWs, specs, classifications).
Participate in source selection review of fabrication proposals.
Support contract negotiations with suppliers prior to award.
Direct technical activities at suppliers for fabrication, assembly and test.
Lead technical reviews (manufacturing readiness, factory acceptance tests).
Manage configuration control for components and deliverables with traceability.