First-Shift Production Supervisor - Electromechanical & R&D

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Equity

13 Company-wide holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Parental leave policy

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Production Technician Supervisor for first shift to lead a multidisciplinary team in high-precision manufacturing. You will steer floor execution, coordinate with engineering and R&D, and drive prototype-to-production transitions while removing operational roadblocks for technicians.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in high-tech manufacturing, and a hands-on approach to safety, continuous improvement, and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a formal leadership role in a manufacturing setting.
• 8+ years in a technical manufacturing, aerospace, high-tech hardware, or advanced industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical and electrical drawings, manuals, and reports.
• Experience navigating assemblies in 3D CAD software is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP/MES systems for scheduling, job tracking, and labor allocation.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) to your team, articulating in a leadership manner.
• Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands-on work.
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of welders, production, fiberoptic, and composite technicians to build complex electromechanical parts and assemblies
• Execute production plans, priorities, and schedules established by manufacturing management and planning
• Partner closely with manufacturing and design engineering teams to resolve build issues, streamline transition from prototype to production
• Organize daily task lists and workflow by matching production needs with technician skill sets
• Lead cross-functional daily stand-up meetings focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics; author and distribute comprehensive daily production updates to leadership and key stakeholders
• Provide concise, transparent shift handoffs and executive updates to manufacturing leadership
• Establish and enforce safety protocols (in partnership with EHSS) and maintaining strict workplace cleanliness
• Design, implement, and manage structured training and qualification programs to build technician competencies across critical manufacturing processes and specialized technical skill sets
• Manage day-to-day personnel operations, including reviewing and approving timecards, conducting regular performance reviews, and resolving employee relations matters in partnership with Human Resources
• Lead hands-on R&D and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation, working directly with engineering to refine procedures
• Execute production hardware builds and testing strictly following standardized manufacturing instructions, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and quality test documentation
• Collaborating with cross functional teams, troubleshoot, root-cause, and resolve complex manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading technical drawings

ERP/MES knowledge

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking an experienced Production Technician Supervisor for first shift to lead a multidisciplinary team in high-precision manufacturing. You will steer floor execution, coordinate with engineering and R&D, and drive prototype-to-production transitions while removing operational roadblocks for technicians.

The role requires strong leadership, a track record in high-tech manufacturing, and a hands-on approach to safety, continuous improvement, and training.