Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Weekend First Shift (Fri, Sat, Sun)
TLDR
Lead weekend operations in a First-of-a-Kind manufacturing environment, ensuring production efficiency and safety for high-temperature superconducting magnets.
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 looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to captain our weekend operations. You will be the technical anchor for the "4th Shift," ensuring that our production of high-temperature superconducting magnets continues safely and efficiently when the weekday engineering team is offline.
This role requires someone who can lead through influence, make sound decisions under pressure, and bring clarity to ambiguity in a fast-moving, First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) manufacturing environment.
You will set the tone for the weekend team which will include keeping technicians focused, engaged, and operating at a high level while turning first-time challenges into scalable, repeatable processes.
This is a First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) manufacturing environment. We are designing the product while building the machine. Your job is to bring order to that chaos, turning "first encounters" with novel problems into standardized, repeatable processes.
The Schedule:
Shift: Friday through Sunday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Salary Range: $100,000 - 160,000 (includes 10% shift differential)
What you'll do:
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
Must-have requirements:
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
- Make real-time decisions within established guardrails; escalate when conditions fall outside
defined limits - Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and
ensure product quality - Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, standard operating
procedures (SOPs), and process flow diagrams - Collaborate with product design and development teams to ensure manufacturability of new
products - Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance production
performance - Lead the design and procurement of tools, fixtures, and equipment required for efficient
production - Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions
- Conduct time and motion studies to determine optimal production methods and labor
utilization - Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices across the facility
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
- Evaluate new technologies and automation solutions to enhance manufacturing capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems
- Proficient in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and manufacturing ERP systems
- Ability to balance autonomy with disciplined escalation
- Leadership through hands-on engagement
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
#LI-Onsite
At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is driving the transition to fusion energy by designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. With a blend of decades of research and innovative technologies, we are positioned to lead in the development of a sustainable energy future.
- Founded
- Founded 2018
- Employees
- 51-200 employees
- Industry
- Renewable Electricity
- Total raised
- $200M raised
Senior Manufacturing Engineer