Manufacturing Engineer - Weekend Second Shift (Fri, Sat, Sun)

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to captain our weekend operations. You will be the technical anchor for the "5th Shift," ensuring that our production of high-temperature superconducting magnets continues safely and efficiently when the weekday engineering team is offline.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical leader for weekend operations, keeping the team focused, aligned, and executing with urgency
• Make timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations with strong judgment
• Balance production demands with safety and quality, including making tough calls such as stopping work when needed
• Lead through influence by driving alignment across teams without direct authority
• Train, mentor, and elevate technician performance while maintaining accountability in a fast-paced environment
• Actively train, coach, and develop technicians on high-precision manufacturing processes
• Translate complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable guidance on the floor
• Lead through positive influence, building trust and credibility with the team
• Closely monitor and document issues, escalating true design or system failures without applying short-term fixes
• Close knowledge gaps by reinforcing both the “how” and the “why” behind the work
• Serve as the critical feedback loop between weekend execution and weekday engineering teams
• Identify gaps in work instructions and drive process clarity and improvements
• Influence upstream teams by providing clear, data-driven feedback from the floor
• Maintain the rhythm and flow of production
• Confirm technicians have the tools, materials, and direction needed to succeed

Requirements

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent high-level technical experience)
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Proficient with NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM)
• Experience with Jira, Slack, Odoo (or similar ERP systems)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• Experience in FOAK or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments

Qualifications

• 8+ years in high-complexity assembly environments
• Experience with insulation systems similar to the electric motor industry (e.g., stator winding, VPI processes, taping, high-voltage isolation)
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities

Pay

$103,000 - 166,000 (includes 15% shift differential)

Schedule

Friday through Sunday, 6:00 pm - 6:00 am