Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Lead the full lifecycle of a massive manufacturing facility expansion, translating pilot-line processes into full-scale, stable, and repeatable production systems for rare-earth permanent magnets.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Process & Equipment)
Builds
Rare-earth permanent magnets for defense, aerospace, and automotive industries
Domain
Heavy industrial manufacturing, metallurgy, and rare-earth magnet production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing processes and equipment)
Required skills
Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering degree, CAD proficiency, heavy custom equipment design, vendor management, full-cycle commissioning, process optimization, project management, risk assessment (PFMEA), electrical/pneumatic calculations, documentation mastery (Control Plans, SOPs), MES familiarity
Preferred skills
Heavy industrial manufacturing experience, metallurgy/foundry/chemical processing background, reactive powder handling, high-temperature vacuum furnace management, advanced simulation software, MES implementation
Technologies
CAD, MES, HMI, Vision Programs, Electrical/Pneumatic schematics
Responsibilities
Lead equipment and vendor selection, own end-to-end process ownership from design to qualification, optimize manufacturing processes for throughput and quality, manage technical schedules and budgets, provide hands-on startup support, develop new process strategies, ensure EHS and quality compliance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC