Senior Materials Process Engineer

Summary

Join Antora, a company building and deploying thermal batteries for industrial operations, as a Senior Materials Process Engineer. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of high-temperature mechanical processes and components for thermal energy storage systems. This role involves developing novel materials and industrial processes to meet significant production needs by 2026. Your contributions will directly impact manufacturing scalability, part quality, and system costs. You will work closely with various teams and external partners to bring designs to life. This is a remote position with a requirement for regular site visits to suppliers in specific geographic locations.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related roles
• Demonstrated experience with high-temperature systems (≥1000°C), including thermal process equipment or furnace design
• Strong background in fixture and tooling design for metal components
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, or equivalent)
• Experience working directly with machinists and fabricators to develop functional prototypes and qualifying production parts
• Hands-on experience executing DOEs and analyzing experimental data
• Demonstrated experience in project management (>$2MM budget) & direct executive communication
• Direct experience with novel material development
• Direct experience with zero-to-one hardware development

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and validation of high-temperature (>1000°C) thermal process equipment and associated hardware
• Develop and execute rigorous Design of Experiments (DOEs) to establish robust and scalable manufacturing processes
• Define requirements for custom fixtures and tooling, particularly in stainless steel and other high-temperature-capable materials
• Generate detailed part and assembly design files (CAD) for prototyping and production
• Collaborate closely with furnace operators, machinists, and fabrication partners to bring designs to life, from concept through final processing and inspection
• Analyze process performance and quality metrics to identify root causes of yield loss and implement cost-effective improvements
• Support the transition of designs from R&D to scaled production
• Continuously improve part quality, repeatability, and throughput while lowering costs

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with high-temperature material properties, failure modes, and thermomechanical design principles
• Experience in startup or high-growth manufacturing environments
• Exposure to thermal battery systems or other energy storage technologies

Benefits

• Premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
• 401K plan with employer contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off
• Equity compensation in the form of stock options