Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Fusion Energy
ManufacturingEngineer
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“Manufacturing Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Product Transition, Process Development. Collaborate with product design teams. Develop manufacturing processes”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the introduction of new products to manufacturing; ensuring they meet quality, cost, and production rate targets; improve product design; ensuring timely delivery and compliance with quality standards; identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities; ensure timely resolution; Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
Industry & Context.
excellent problem-solving skills; analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent troubleshooting/ problem-solving skills
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, magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics, Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call, compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience, 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, experience transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing, 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, magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics, Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
Nice to Have
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
What You'll Do.
Collaborate with product design teams
Develop manufacturing processes
Design production layouts
Conduct DFM/DFA analysis
Create process documentation
Coordinate with supply chain
Analyze manufacturing performance metrics
Provide training to production personnel
Troubleshoot production issues
Ensure safety compliance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with cross-functional teams; Collaborate with product design and development teams; Coordinate with the supply chain and planning teams; Collaborating with relevant teams to ensure timely resolution
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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 Manufacturing Engineer As a Manufacturing Engineer at CFS, you will play a crucial role in transitioning new products from development to full-scale production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, quality assurance, supply chain, and production, to ensure the introduction of new products to manufacturing. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience with moving products from R&D into manufacturing. ## 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 plann
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