Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Define and drive the architecture of manufacturing systems to scale from prototype builds to high-volume production for a fusion power plant.
Role type
Principal Manufacturing Engineer (first-of-a-kind hardware)
Builds
Custom precision manufacturing equipment and integrated production systems for fusion power plant prototypes and future factory builds
Domain
Fusion energy / Nuclear engineering / Heavy industrial manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing system architecture, high-volume production scaling, cross-functional leadership, complex system design, technical mentorship, strategic investment prioritization
Preferred skills
Experience in electromechanical environments, leading large cross-functional engineering initiatives
Technologies
Custom precision manufacturing equipment, automation systems, factory capabilities
Responsibilities
Define manufacturing system architecture and long-term scalability strategy, lead development and commissioning of custom production systems, solve complex ambiguous manufacturing challenges, influence engineering direction and mentor teams
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship