Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Fusion Energy
Manager,FieldMechanicalEngineering-Assembly
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“Manager, Field Mechanical Engineering - Assembly at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: Field Mechanical Engineering, Assembly process management, Team leadership. Lead a team of four to eight field. Plan and deliver on near to medium-term objectives”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve successful solution outcome rate; Improve team efficiency
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Troubleshooting
On-call occasionally, Work required nights/weekends, Industrial hazards exposure, High voltage exposure, High current exposure, Pressure systems exposure, Magnets exposure
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering B. S, 2+ years of Mechanical Engineering Experience, 2+ years experience in management or oversight of an in-progress construction, manufacturing, or assembly/integration process, 2+ years of experience with CAD software, Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, climbing or sitting for extended periods of time, Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally, Required onsite 5 days/week when assembly operations with relevant tools are underway, Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards
Nice to Have
6+ years of Mechanical Engineering Experience, 4+ years experience in management or oversight of an in-progress construction, manufacturing, or assembly/integration process, 3 years of experience with Siemens NX, 2+ years of leading construction or assembly teams, Lifting operations experience, Knowledge of welding, Knowledge of piping and tubing construction and joining, Experience with highly complex or delicate assemblies, Experience with assembly or integration in tightly packaged spaces, Experience with fast-paced and dynamic construction, manufacturing, or assembly/integration builds
What You'll Do.
Lead a team of four to eight field
Plan and deliver on near to medium-term objectives
Translate department-level strategy into actionable group objectives
Manage project timelines
Define and optimize field engineering workflows
Establish and reinforce best practices for mechanical assembly
Manage all aspects of the group's talent
Set clear performance expectations
Build relationships across the organization
Influence design direction
Resolve technical conflicts with stakeholders
Provide design feedback to sub-system designs
Participate in design reviews
Assist in disposition of non-conformance issues
Resolve non-conformance issues
Incorporate red-line changes into assembly sequence
Release red-line changes
Support hands on operations during Tokamak Assembly
Receive feedback early and often
Ensure all requirements are met
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaboration with adjacent teams; Cross-functional collaboration
Process & Methodology
Project timelines
Full Job Description
## Description 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. Join the power movement as a Manager, Field Mechanical Engineering - Assembly The Manager, Field Mechanical Engineering - Assembly is a hands-on leader accountable for the management, engineering oversight, and problem-solving of the most complex and unique workstations of the SPARC assembly process, particularly those centered around the vacuum vessel installations and diagnostic assemblies. You will be the central owner of the Station 3/7/9 assembly process through-and-through. As lead you will ensure the assembly plan is thorough, tools are planned form, and the necessary procedures are robust in advance of assembly. Additionally, the role will support the troubleshooting and related decision making involved with first time and repeat assembly work. As manager, the role includes the close collaboration with adjacent teams on the Assembly Team, such as creating and incorporating the new process changes with the Assembly Process team or providing the Metrology team with any assistance or tools needed for the precision alignment of coils and other key structures. At the core, your role is to keep the assembly process for your area of ownership moving smoothly all ways, managing the day-to-day changes i
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