Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Operations - Manufacturing
SeniorManager,ManufacturingEngineering
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“Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: Manufacturing engineering, Process development, Automation, Production scale-up. Lead and develop manufacturing engineering teams. Define and execute manufacturing engineering strategy”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem-solving
Safety to mitigate hazards, Occasionally travel, Work required nights/weekends/on-call, Compliance with U. S. laws concerning export of controlled or protected technologies or information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, 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, 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, Excellent troubleshooting and 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, Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field, Experience with superconducting magnets, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or VPI, 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
What You'll Do.
Lead and develop manufacturing engineering teams
Define and execute manufacturing engineering strategy
Establish standardized manufacturing processes
Own process development of manufacturing line
Develop and qualify manufacturing techniques
Drive transition from manual processes to automated systems
Organize cross-functional project milestones and schedules
Communicate manufacturing risks and project status
Lead resolution of complex manufacturing discrepancies
Develop manufacturing capacity models
Develop staffing plans
Develop factory layouts
Develop capital equipment roadmaps
Partner with Operations
Improve production execution and manufacturing readiness
Implement statistical process controls
Implement Lean manufacturing methodologies
Influence make-vs-buy decisions
Manage relationships with external vendors
Manage relationships with manufacturing partners
Drive implementation of KPIs
Drive implementation of operational metrics
Drive data-driven manufacturing decision making
Build organizational capability through hiring
Build organizational capability through mentoring
Build organizational capability through coaching
Build organizational capability through developing managers
Build organizational capability through developing technical leaders
Foster a culture of accountability
Foster a culture of collaboration
Foster a culture of urgency
Foster a culture of operational excellence
Foster a culture of continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional organizations; Design engineers; Production staff; Quality assurance; Supply chain teams; Operations; Quality; Supply Chain; Facilities; Design Engineering
Process & Methodology
Project milestones, Project schedules
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 We are seeking a detail-oriented, innovative, and results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality across the production line. This role involves close collaboration with design engineers, production staff, quality assurance, and supply chain teams. ## What you'll do 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 scal
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