or apply directly on Pacific Fusion's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days Pacific Fusion's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Pacific Fusion's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Pacific Fusion
- high 23 stale, 0 reposted of 37 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Pacific Fusion's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Pacific Fusion.
About this role
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NPI will oversee the transition of prototype components to production-ready pulser systems. This includes managing the manufacturing processes, collaborating with technicians for quick solutions, and supporting the documentation and production metrics. The role also involves working closely with design engineering to improve manufacturability and resolve production issues.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Pacific Fusion as an employer.
What you need
- 3–7 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a hands-on production environment
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring technicians on a production floor
- Strong understanding of mechanical assembly processes, work instruction development, and production documentation
- Hands-on experience with complex electromechanical assembly — high voltage, pulsed power, precision mechanical, or similarly demanding hardware preferred
- Familiarity with quality management systems, non-conformance processes, and root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
- Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings, schematics, and GD&T
Nice to have
- Experience with a focus on vacuum seals and systems, including rough, high, and ultra-high vacuum environments
- Experience in aerospace, defense, energy, or other high-complexity hardware industries
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks
- Experience supporting first-of-kind or prototype-to-production transitions
- Exposure to high voltage or pulsed power systems
What you get
- Industry-competitive salary
- Equity plan
- 6% employer 401k matching
- Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Fast-paced startup environment may require adaptability to changing processes
- Salary range provided, but actual base salary will depend on experience and location
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Listed by Pacific Fusion on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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