Manufacturing Engineering Lead – FESS

Torus is headquartered in Utah and is expanding manufacturing at our 540,000-square-foot facility in Salt Lake City called GigaOne. Our mission is to build the world’s first mesh energy infrastructure — built to unite people and communities through resilient, secure, and intelligent power. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and support our systems end-to-end, standing behind them throughout their lifecycle. Torus systems help reduce costs, lower emissions, and protect facilities from outages, while strengthening the security and reliability of the broader utility grid. Torus is committed to American manufacturing, engineering excellence, and building energy systems that last.

At Torus, you will be part of something larger than a single product or technology. Your work will help build energy infrastructure that supports critical systems, industry, and communities for decades to come. We value accountability, collaboration, and clear thinking. We are looking for people who want to solve hard problems and build things that matter.

As Manufacturing Engineering Lead you'll be the technical anchor for one of Torus's core product lines. You'll own the day-to-day engineering execution on the manufacturing floor — fielding technical questions as they arise, solving process problems in real time, driving design-to-manufacturing transitions, and keeping projects moving. This is a hands-on, in-the-work role. You're the person engineers and production turn to first when something needs a technical answer, and you take pride in being that resource. You'll work alongside a team of manufacturing engineers on the line, with your impact measured by the quality, reliability, and throughput of what gets built.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to technical resource on the manufacturing line, fielding engineering questions and resolving issues as they arise in real time
• Own day-to-day engineering execution on the line — keeping projects on track, removing blockers, and maintaining momentum
• Lead process development, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts for assembly, test, and production
• Drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback and ensure smooth transitions from R&D and product engineering into production
• Own and maintain critical manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process specs, BOMs, and engineering change orders
• Identify and resolve technical problems that affect throughput, quality, or safety.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production Operations
• Support capacity planning, tooling and equipment decisions, and capital project scoping.
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Required Experience

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical lead or senior individual contributor capacity
• Demonstrated experience with complex electromechanical or rotating machinery assembly and production processes
• Proven ability to lead technical work across a team — setting direction, reviewing output, and holding the line on quality and timelines
• Strong hands-on problem-solving skills with experience using structured methodologies (8D, FMEA, root cause analysis)
• Proficiency with engineering documentation systems and change management processes
• Experience driving design-to-manufacturing transitions and collaborating directly with product or R&D engineering teams
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field

Preferred Experience

• Experience with flywheel, rotating energy storage, or high-speed electromechanical systems
• Experience with fabrication, machining, and/or electrical manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with SolidWorks or similar CAD/PDM tools
• Experience in a high-growth or startup manufacturing environment
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma training or certification
• NetSuite or similar ERP system experience

You’ll be a great fit at Torus if you’re motivated by building durable systems and taking responsibility for how they perform in the field. This role is well suited for an engineer who enjoys working through ambiguity, collaborating closely across teams, and solving practical problems that directly impact product reliability and performance. If you take pride in thoughtful design, clear documentation, and seeing your work move from concept to deployment, you’ll find meaningful long-term impact here.

• Employee Rewards Package including equity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA eligible medical plans; Dental insurance; and Vision insurance
• Human-centered Paid Time Off (based on employment status) including unlimited discretionary PTO; 10-days paid company holidays; Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave.
• Torus paid Life with option to purchase additional coverage
• Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Peer Recognition Program

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

Location + Travel The role is based in our South Salt Lake Headquarters Warehouse.
Schedule Full-Time, Salaried

Compensation $100,000 - $140,000 (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the  corresponding pay range.)

Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.

• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
• Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet. 
• Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must report to work reliably and with the ability to use full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute your job.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Torus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.