Manufacturing Engineer

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Who We Are
At Proxima Fusion, we're driven by a bold mission – to redefine the future of sustainable energy. Our unique concept, built upon the groundbreaking W7-X stellarator and the latest advances in technology, paves the way for commercially viable fusion power plants. Our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting‑edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets. To fully grasp this huge opportunity, we’re building a team of extremely dedicated and passionate people who come together driving something extraordinary, radically transforming technology in the world.

WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION

• You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world
• You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals
• Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey
• Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent

YOUR IMPACT

As a Manufacturing Engineer you take ownership of developing the Alpha Coil manufacturing concept and/or the Alpha Stellarator assembly concept — two of the most critical building blocks of our first integrated prototype. This role is central to defining how our vision turns into a manufacturable and buildable reality.

What You Will Do

• Develop and iterate the manufacturing processes for the Alpha coils manufacturing, or our Stellarator assembly — from prototyping, process selection, process development, design for manufacture through to production processes and quality assurance.
• Work closely with design engineers to ensure that designs are manufacturable, cost‑effective, and scalable.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to assess manufacturing capabilities, identify risks, and validate process feasibility.
• Support prototyping efforts and lead process definition for both coil manufacturing and stellarator assembly.
• Contribute to the creation of work instructions, process documentation, and quality control plans.

Who You Are

• Hands‑on experience in manufacturing or assembly of complex, high‑precision large components — ideally in fields such as aerospace, automotive, energy systems, or advanced R&D.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, forming, welding, casting, composite lay‑up, and automated assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM) and design‑for‑assembly (DFA) principles.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with designers, suppliers, and production teams.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA) and a good understanding of tolerancing, drawings, and documentation.
• Experience in working with external vendors and in leading or supporting prototype builds is a plus.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
• Technical Screening (30 min)
• Technical Panel (3×60 min)
• CEO call (30 min)

Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high‑performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.

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