Senior Manufacturing Engineer

The role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will own the hands-on buildout of vacuum induction melting (VIM) furnaces. You will turn engineering designs into production-ready equipment by working with engineering, suppliers, technicians, and contractors.

What you will do

• Lead the buildout of multiple VIM furnace systems.
• Perform mechanical assembly, vacuum and gas handling, and power and controls integration.
• Commission each furnace through first melts.
• Review and sign off on fabrication packages.
• Identify manufacturability, tolerance, material, and assembly issues.
• Own procurement of furnace components, long-lead parts, tooling, and shop consumables.
• Source and qualify vendors, evaluate quotes, and track deliveries.
• Coordinate fabrication technicians, contractors, and outside shops.
• Translate designs into work packages and assembly sequences.
• Establish tooling, fixtures, shop layout, and work instructions.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Generous stock options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company-provided lunch daily.

Before you apply

• Visa sponsorship available if needed.

About the company

Solcoa is building the next generation of American metalmaking, starting with rare earths. They have developed a new chemistry that converts rare earth oxides into high-purity metals.