Senior Applications & Program Engineer- Magnet Technologies

Position Summary
Gasbarre Products, Inc. is launching a dedicated Magnet Technologies business unit focused on advanced magnetic material processing and magnet alignment press systems. We are seeking a highly motivated, technically capable Start-Up Engineer to help stand up this new business unit.
This role will serve as a technical and programmatic bridge between:

• Gasbarre and our customers
• Gasbarre and key strategic partners
• Engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and service teams

The ideal candidate thrives in early-stage, ambiguous environments, can translate technical requirements into executable plans, and is comfortable owning projects from concept through FAT, SAT, and production launch.

Key Responsibilities
Customer & Partner Interface

• Act as the primary technical liaison between Gasbarre, customers, and strategic partners
• Gather, clarify, and document technical requirements, open questions, and design constraints
• Coordinate responses and solutions across Gasbarre engineering, applications, and manufacturing teams
• Support customer meetings, design reviews, and milestone reviews

Program & Project Execution

• Manage active magnet-press projects to ensure alignment with:
  • Cost targets
  • Delivery timelines
  • Technical performance requirements
• Track open items, risks, and mitigation plans across internal and external teams
• Support change management and scope alignment as programs evolve

Start-Up, NPI & Production Support

• Assist in establishing procurement, assembly, and production workflows for magnet press systems
• Support supplier coordination, long-lead procurement, and build readiness
• Prepare and execute FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) activities
• Support initial installations, commissioning, and handoff to service teams

Business Unit Development

• Help define internal processes, documentation standards, and best practices for the Magnet Technologies group
• Capture lessons learned and feed continuous improvement into future programs
• Support early-stage quoting, technical feasibility assessments, and roadmap development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand complex mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working directly with customers and external partners
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required