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In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.\nOur plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.\nWhy This Role Matters\nAs a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer on the Operations team, you'll be on the shop floor every day - owning the processes, tooling, and workflows that bring our core fusion hardware to life. You'll work alongside a small team of technicians, drive continuous improvement across the build line, and work closely with design engineering to make sure our pulser modules are built right, every time.\nThis is a hands-on, high-ownership role at the center of Pacific Fusion's production operations. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment where the hardware is unlike anything built before, this is your seat.\nWhat You'll Do\nOwn end-to-end manufacturing processes for pulser module assembly, from work instruction development through build completion and acceptance\nWork alongside the technicians to provide fast solutions that can be quickly executed to keep the build progressing\nSupport documentation handoff to the production team for the build processes as well as issues and their respective resolutions\nManage build schedule using microsoft project to communicate within the company\nPartner with design engineering to provide manufacturing feedback, drive DFM improvements, and support first article builds\nIdentify and resolve production non-conformances, leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence\nDefine and develop tooling, fixturing, and equipment requirements to support safe, efficient, and repeatable assembly operations\nTrack and report production metrics - cycle time, yield, first pass rate - and drive initiatives to hit and exceed targets\nSupport the scale-up of assembly operations as Pacific Fusion transitions from low-rate initial production to higher volume output\nSupport schedule management by clearly defining steps to completion \nWhat You Bring\n3-7 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a hands-on production environment\nDemonstrated experience leading or mentoring technicians on a production floor\nStrong understanding of mechanical assembly processes, work instruction development, and production documentation\nHands-on experience with complex electromechanical assembly - high voltage, pulsed power, precision mechanical, or similarly demanding hardware preferred\nFamiliarity with quality management systems, non-conformance processes, and root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)\nAbility to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T\nComfortable working in an early-stage, fast-moving environment where processes are still being defined\nHands on experience working at a startup building the prototype units\nFamiliarity with standard machining processes and capable of running equipment\nBonus Points For\nExperience in aerospace, defense, energy, or other high-complexity hardware industries\nFamiliarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks\nExperience supporting first-of-kind or prototype-to-production transitions\nExposure to high voltage or pulsed power systems\nBS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience) \nPay Range:\n$138,100—$207,100 USD\nTOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES\nIndustry-competitive salary\n\nEquity plan\n\n6% employer 401k matching\n\nGenerous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)\n\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\n\nActual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range. \nEQUAL OPPORTUNTITY\nPacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.\nPacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know. \nU.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE\nThis position may require access to information or technology that is subject to U.S. export control laws, such as ITAR or EAR. 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