The Role
The Manufacturing Engineer will transition products from R&D to production, optimize manufacturing processes, and collaborate with teams on specifications and quality standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with product design and development teams to develop and understand product specifications, requirements, and manufacturing challenges
- Develop, implement, and qualify manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and production rate targets
- Design and optimize production layouts, tooling, and fixtures to support efficient manufacturing
- Conduct Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) analysis to improve product design
- Create and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, process flow diagrams, pFMEA’s, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Coordinate with the supply chain and planning teams to source components and materials, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards
- Develop, monitor and analyze manufacturing performance metrics to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
- Provide hands-on training and support to production personnel on work instructions, processes, equipment, and best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve production and quality issues, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure timely resolution
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with experience transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented approach
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
Bonus points for:
- Experience with magnets, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or vacuum systems
- Experience with the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience writing and developing equipment specifications and maintenance plan
- Experience with CAD software
- Proficiency in work instruction writing, material planning, process mapping, and capacity modeling
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, incl. GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/ problem-solving skills
Must-have Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
#CFS-EX
At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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The Company
What We Do
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy. CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. CFS is now building SPARC, the world's first commercially relevant, net energy fusion demonstration device. SPARC will pave the way for the first fusion power plant, ARC, that will produce power on the grid. The ultimate mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.
