Thea Energy

Overview

Thea Energy is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer III to lead the development, validation, and scale-up of advanced manufacturing processes for high-temperature superconducting magnets. The company is focused on commercializing fusion energy through innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and standardization of manufacturing documentation for HTS magnets.
• Own the end-to-end design, procurement, build, and commissioning of custom magnet manufacturing tooling.
• Serve as the primary manufacturing liaison to the Magnet Engineering team.
• Architect and manage manufacturing BOMs, routings, and inventory workflows within PLM and MRP systems.
• Author technical specifications and evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Define technician roles, establish training programs, and mentor junior engineers.
• Track, report, and take ownership of manufacturing milestones and budget constraints.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• 7+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Extensive experience building complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Proven background in advanced joining and metal fusion processes.
• Demonstrated success scaling low-volume development projects into continuous production environments.
• Deep expertise in drafting and interpreting engineering drawings with GD&T.
• Experience in magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or defense sectors.
• Strong analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.