Manufacturing Engineering Manager

This team member will:

• Manage a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for manufacturing process development 
• Organize project milestones and schedule to meet strategic targets
• Communicate project status, risks, and resource requirements to the team & leadership
• Own process development of the manufacturing line for HTS magnets from initial low-volume R&D to full-scale production
• Develop and qualify manufacturing techniques, processes, flow maps, and work instructions for superconducting magnet components and assemblies
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
• Work with external vendors and suppliers to support hardware delivery per production schedules
• Establish and execute plans for future factory expansion, including capital equipment and floor layouts
• Implement DFM (design for manufacturability) and PFMEA (process failure mode and effects analysis) methodology and statistical process controls to set up a reliable, low defect manufacturing line
• Influence make vs. buy decisions and work with external vendors to augment internal capabilities

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering field is required
• 5+ years' experience as a manufacturing engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems
• 5+ years’ experience leading an engineering team
• Experience taking products from R&D into production, including developing manufacturing techniques to transition from manual to automated processes
• Project management experience working with internal customers and external vendors to deliver manufactured hardware within specified timelines and budgets 
• Proficiency in work instruction writing, material planning, process mapping, and capacity modelingHigh self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills

Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience as a manufacturing engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems
• 10+ years’ experience leading and engineering team
• Experience with magnets, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation) is preferred
• Experience with the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
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