<div><b><span style="font-size:16px;">WHO WE ARE</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">What’s more, 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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">YOUR IMPACT</span></div><div><b style="font-size:16px;">As a Quality Engineer</b><span style="font-size:16px;">, you will lead the development and implementation of quality assurance processes for the Alpha project—Proxima Fusion’s first integrated stellarator prototype. This role is critical to ensuring that our large, high-precision components meet stringent specifications for geometry, accuracy, and tolerance. Your work will directly enable rapid, first-time assembly of components and machines, setting the standard for quality and precision across our hardware development.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">WHAT YOU WILL DO</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Define, implement, and oversee </span><b style="font-size:11pt;">quality assurance processes</b><span style="font-size:11pt;"> throughout the manufacturing and assembly of large, high-precision components.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Develop and execute inspection and testing plans, with a focus on </span><b style="font-size:11pt;">geometrical accuracy, tolerance analysis, and large-part measurement</b><span style="font-size:11pt;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Support the design and manufacturing teams in defining achievable and meaningful tolerances, balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Perform and document </span><b style="font-size:11pt;">geometrical measurements</b><span style="font-size:11pt;"> of critical components using advanced techniques and tools (e.g., CMMs, laser trackers, photogrammetry).</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Analyze measurement data, identify deviations, and lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Build and maintain quality documentation, including inspection reports, control plans, and non-conformance records.</span></div><div>-<span style="font-size:11pt;">Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and to continuously improve processes and outcomes.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">WHO YOU ARE</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Strong experience in </span><b style="font-size:11pt;">quality assurance</b><span style="font-size:11pt;">, </span><b style="font-size:11pt;">precision measurement</b><span style="font-size:11pt;">, and </span><b style="font-size:11pt;">tolerance analysis</b><span style="font-size:11pt;"> — ideally on large, complex components in fields such as aerospace, energy, or advanced manufacturing.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Deep understanding of GD&amp;T (Geometric Dimensioning &amp; Tolerancing), metrology principles, and statistical analysis of measurement data.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Hands-on experience with advanced measurement equipment and techniques:Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), laser trackers, optical scanning systems, surface and form measurement tools.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Familiarity with quality standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, Six Sigma) and experience preparing quality documentation.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Strong analytical and communication skills — able to clearly convey findings and influence design and manufacturing decisions.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:11pt;">-Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.</span></div><div>-<span style="font-size:11pt;">Degree in </span><b style="font-size:11pt;">Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering</b><span style="font-size:11pt;">, or a related field.</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">INTERVIEW PROCESS</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- Technical Screening (30 min)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">- Technical Panel (3x60 min)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">-CEO call (30 min)</span></div><div><br></div><br><br><br><div><span style="font-size:16px;">At 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. </span></div>

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<div><b><span>WHO WE ARE</span></b></div><div><span>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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>What’s more, 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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>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.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION</span></div><div><span>- You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world</span></div><div><span>- You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals</span></div><div><span>- Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey</span></div><div><span>- Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>YOUR IMPACT</span></div><div><b>As a Quality Engineer</b><span>, you will lead the development and implementation of quality assurance processes for the Alpha project—Proxima Fusion’s first integrated stellarator prototype. This role is critical to ensuring that our large, high-precision components meet stringent specifications for geometry, accuracy, and tolerance. Your work will directly enable rapid, first-time assembly of components and machines, setting the standard for quality and precision across our hardware development.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>WHAT YOU WILL DO</span></div><div><span>-Define, implement, and oversee </span><b>quality assurance processes</b><span> throughout the manufacturing and assembly of large, high-precision components.</span></div><div><span>-Develop and execute inspection and testing plans, with a focus on </span><b>geometrical accuracy, tolerance analysis, and large-part measurement</b><span>.</span></div><div><span>-Support the design and manufacturing teams in defining achievable and meaningful tolerances, balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost.</span></div><div><span>-Perform and document </span><b>geometrical measurements</b><span> of critical components using advanced techniques and tools (e.g., CMMs, laser trackers, photogrammetry).</span></div><div><span>-Analyze measurement data, identify deviations, and lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions.</span></div><div><span>-Build and maintain quality documentation, including inspection reports, control plans, and non-conformance records.</span></div><div>-<span>Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and to continuously improve processes and outcomes.</span></div><div><br></div><div><span>WHO YOU ARE</span></div><div><span>-Strong experience in </span><b>quality assurance</b><span>, </span><b>precision measurement</b><span>, and </span><b>tolerance analysis</b><span> — ideally on large, complex components in fields such as aerospace, energy, or advanced manufacturing.</span></div><div><span>-Deep understanding of GD&amp;T (Geometric Dimensioning &amp; Tolerancing), metrology principles, and statistical analysis of measurement data.</span></div><div><span>-Hands-on experience with advanced measurement equipment and techniques:Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), laser trackers, optical scanning systems, surface and form measurement tools.</span></div><div><span>-Familiarity with quality standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100, Six Sigma) and experience preparing quality documentation.</span></div><div><span>-Strong analytical and communication skills — able to clearly convey findings and influence design and manufacturing decisions.</span></div><div><span>-Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.</span></div><div>-<span>Degree in </span><b>Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering</b><span>, or a related field.</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span>INTERVIEW PROCESS</span></div><div><span>- Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)</span></div><div><span>- Technical Screening (30 min)</span></div><div><span>- Technical Panel (3x60 min)</span></div><div><span>-CEO call (30 min)</span></div><div><br></div><br><br><br><div><span>At 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.&nbsp;</span></div>

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