Commonwealth Fusion Systems
fusion energy
StaffQualityEngineer-AdvancedMetrologyIntegration
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“Staff Quality Engineer - Advanced Metrology Integration at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: GD&T, Metrology, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, Advanced Metrology Integration. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for dimensional management and quality strategy for HTS Magnet production and the SPARC Project. Be the technical authority on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure that novel, first-of-a-kind designs are translated into manufacturable and verifiable hardware; Ensure that the SPARC project meets its mission through pragmatic, risk-informed quality solutions; Positively impact the CFS mission; Ensure that assembly tolerances are managed as the SPARC project scales; Ensure that the methods used to measure novel designs are statistically sound and repeatable in a production environment
Industry & Context.
Proactive Problem Solving; solve tough problems
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally, Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time, Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics, Compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Material Science or Manufacturing Engineering, Minimum 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing, assembly or equipment manufacturing environment, specifically focused on transitioning new products to production, Mastery of GD&T (ASME Y14. 5) with a proven ability to translate theoretical tolerances into practical manufacturing work instructions, Deep knowledge of CMM, Romer Arm, and Laser tracker applied to complex geometries, ISO 9001-2015, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability Analysis, PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), APQP, GD&T and Metrology Knowledge of cryogenics, Minitab or JMP, MS Excel (including VBA), MS Visio, Excellent communication and organization skills, GD&T and Metrology Knowledge of NDE (non-destructive evaluation) methods including dye penetrant, ultrasonic, eddy current, and x-ray, Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally, Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time, Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics, Compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information
Nice to Have
Extensive experience with the assembly of large metallic components, welding processes and Nondestructive Testing, Proficiency in Minitab or JMP for conducting Process Capability Analysis and Six Sigma methodologies
What You'll Do.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for dimensional management and quality strategy for HTS Magnet production and the SPARC Project
Be the technical authority on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
first-of-a-kind designs are translated into manufacturable and verifiable hardware
Develop inspection infrastructure
Apply GD&T to real-world fabrication challenges
Interpret complex design requirements and work with Manufacturing Engineers to determine how to achieve critical tolerances
Lead the development of risk-informed QA controls
Architect measurement systems and quality inspection methods for large metallic component assembly
Provide high-level leadership in dispositioning Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
Analyze manufacturing data using control charts and process capability studies
Facilitate the creation and execution of PFMEAs and Quality Plans for sub-system installation
Lead advanced MSA and Gage R&R studies
Provide technical coaching to QC Inspectors and Quality Engineers regarding GD&T interpretation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to determine how to achieve critical tolerances; Escalate insights to Operations to drive immediate process adjustments; Facilitate the creation and execution of PFMEAs and Quality Plans for sub-system installation; Provide technical coaching to QC Inspectors and Quality Engineers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and organization skills
Process & Methodology
Quality Plans for sub-system installation
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 Staff Quality Engineer - Advanced Metrology Integration Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is seeking a Staff Quality Engineer to serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for dimensional management and quality strategy for our HTS Magnet production and the SPARC Project. In this high-impact role, you will be the technical authority on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), ensuring that novel, first-of-a-kind designs are translated into manufacturable and verifiable hardware. The Staff role will be the technical authority responsible for taking "good enough" prints and collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering to develop the inspection infrastructure, tooling, and process controls required to build them. You will serve as the expert in applying GD&T to real-world fabrication challenges, ensuring that the SPARC project meets its mission through pragmatic, risk-informed quality solutions. ## What you'll do Manufacturing-Driven GD&T Interpretation: Take complex design requirements and work directly with Manufacturing Engineers to determine how to achieve critical tolerances using existing equipment and novel fabrication methods Proactive Problem Solving: Lead the deve
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