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Xcimer Energy

Develops inertial fusion power using laser

Production Manager - Wound Film Capacitors

Manufacturing & Production OperationsUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeTucson, AZ, USA$120k - $140.3k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent practical experience is acceptable.
  • At least five years of manufacturing experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or production leadership role.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing personnel and achieve production objectives.
  • Experience with production scheduling, workforce management, quality compliance, and manufacturing documentation.
  • Ability to transfer raw data into usable dashboards and metrics; SQL experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
  • Ability to interpret work instructions, production reports, and basic manufacturing performance data.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with MES or ERP systems; training on Boltline will be provided.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • Ability to remain on one's feet and move about the production floor for most of an eight-hour shift; frequently lift, carry, and position materials up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance or mechanical aid; use hands and fingers for fine manipulation of small components; reach, bend, stoop, and kneel; distinguish colors and read small print; and wear required personal protective equipment.
  • Ability to work with exposure to solvents, oils, resins, elevated temperatures near drying and impregnation equipment, and high-voltage test areas under documented engineering and administrative controls.
  • Overtime and occasional weekend coverage are required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily manufacturing activities to meet established production schedules.
  • Release work weekly to ensure the production line has kitted, sequenced work available.
  • Assign personnel and prioritize work based on production requirements, material availability, and equipment capacity.
  • Conduct daily production meetings and communicate priorities, performance, and operational concerns.
  • Ensure employees follow approved work instructions, operating procedures, and quality requirements.
  • Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and coordinate corrective actions with supporting departments.
  • Develop tools for swift monitoring of throughput and work-in-process status.
  • Ensure production records and work order transactions are accurately completed.
  • Supervise, coach, and develop production leads, operators, assemblers, and technicians.
  • Coordinate employee training and maintain accurate qualification records.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
  • Manage attendance, workforce assignments, and staffing requirements.
  • Forecast headcount against production ramp, staff ahead of rate, build the technician pipeline with Recruiting, interview, and onboard hires.
  • Ensure manufacturing activities comply with established quality standards and approved procedures.
  • Monitor scrap, rework, first-pass yield, and production defects.
  • Identify and communicate quality concerns to Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, and Process Engineering.
  • Support investigations (N/C and RCCA) and implementation of approved corrective actions.
  • Ensure nonconforming materials and products are properly identified, documented, and controlled.
  • Coordinate electrical acceptance testing and refer nonconforming results to authorized Quality and Engineering personnel for disposition.
  • Document workmanship issues and corrective actions effectively.
  • Reinforce employee compliance with established manufacturing processes and work instructions.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, material handling, and workplace organization.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities and support implementation of approved process changes.
  • Provide operational feedback to Manufacturing and Process Engineering regarding equipment performance, work instructions, and manufacturing challenges.
  • Assist with employee training when new or revised processes are introduced.
  • Support PFMEA, JHA, and process improvement activities as a production representative when requested.
  • Ensure operators perform required equipment inspections and routine operator maintenance.
  • Report equipment malfunctions and coordinate repair priorities with Maintenance.
  • Monitor equipment availability and communicate production impacts.
  • Support equipment installations, upgrades, and process changes as directed by Engineering and Maintenance.
  • Maintain a safe, organized manufacturing environment.
  • Enforce applicable safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe equipment operation.
  • Conduct routine safety observations and address unsafe conditions.
  • Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation.
  • Promote housekeeping and 5S practices.
  • Coordinate material availability with Purchasing and Inventory Control.
  • Ensure proper material identification, handling, storage, and traceability.
  • Monitor inventory and clear-to-build status weekly and ensure accurate inventory levels are tracked on the production floor.
  • Establish best practices for material movement and traceability.
  • Monitor work-in-process inventory and material flow.
  • Support inventory accuracy and FIFO requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in electronics, capacitor, or precision manufacturing.
  • Experience with winding, assembly, or electrical testing operations.
  • Experience in high-voltage manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with vacuum drying or impregnation operations.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
  • Experience with manufacturing line startup or production ramp-up.
  • Experience supervising skilled manufacturing technicians.

About the Company

Xcimer Energy

Develops inertial fusion power using laser

Xcimer Energy develops inertial fusion energy systems to provide fusion-powered electricity. Its core setup combines a 10+ megajoule KrF laser, a consumable hydrogen fusion target, and a HYLIFE-style chamber with a liquid-lithium wall to absorb energy and protect the reactor. The laser compresses and ignites the hydrogen target to release fusion energy, which is then captured and sent to a power conversion system. The company aims to offer economical, scalable fusion power for utility-scale electricity generation within the next decade.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$149.2M
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
2021

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