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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
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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, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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.
Lead and develop manufacturing engineering teams across multiple sites, including managers, technical leads, and engineers
Define and execute the manufacturing engineering strategy supporting production, quality, capacity, and cost objectives across CFS1 and Fusionova
Establish standardized manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, work instructions, and operational best practices across facilities
Own process development of the manufacturing line for HTS magnets from low-volume R&D builds through full-scale production
Develop and qualify manufacturing techniques, automation strategies, process flows, and work instructions for superconducting magnet components and assemblies
Drive transition from manual processes to scalable semi-automated and automated manufacturing systems
Organize cross-functional project milestones and schedules to meet company strategic targets and production goals
Communicate manufacturing risks, project status, resource requirements, and operational priorities to senior leadership
Lead resolution of complex manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement, throughput, quality, and safety
Develop manufacturing capacity models, staffing plans, factory layouts, and capital equipment roadmaps to support future factory expansion
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Design Engineering to improve production execution and manufacturing readiness
Implement and standardize DFM (design for manufacturability), PFMEA (process failure mode and effects analysis), statistical process controls, and Lean manufacturing methodologies across sites
Influence make-vs-buy decisions and manage relationships with external vendors and manufacturing partners
Drive implementation of KPIs, operational metrics, and data-driven manufacturing decision making
Build organizational capability through hiring, mentoring, coaching, and developing managers and technical leaders
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, urgency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field is required
10+ years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer supporting complex electro-mechanical systems
5+ years’ experience leading manufacturing engineering organizations, including experience managing managers
Experience leading manufacturing engineering teams across multiple production lines, facilities, or sites
Experience taking products from R&D into production, including development of scalable and automated manufacturing processes
Strong background in process development, tooling, automation, production scale-up, and factory operations
Proven ability to lead cross-functional organizations and drive execution in fast-paced technical environments
Experience developing manufacturing strategies, staffing plans, capital roadmaps, and operational improvement initiatives
Proficiency in work instruction writing, process mapping, capacity modeling, production planning, and manufacturing systems development
High self-motivation and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, high-growth environments with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field
Experience with superconducting magnets, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation)
Experience with advanced manufacturing systems, factory expansion, and production system design
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies in production environments
Experience implementing MES, ERP-integrated manufacturing systems, or digital manufacturing tools
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
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