Manufacturing Engineer - R&D to Production (First Shift)

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

13 company-wide holidays

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for first shift in Devens, MA to move products from R&D into production. You’ll define manufacturing requirements, develop processes, optimize layouts, and ensure quality targets are met.

You will lead DFM/DFA analyses, create SOPs, and collaborate with supply chain to ensure timely delivery. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other process-improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and development teams to define product specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop, implement, and qualify manufacturing processes to 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) analyses.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, process flow diagrams, pFMEAs, SOPs.
• Coordinate with supply chain and planning to source components and ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide hands-on training and support to production personnel on processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and quality issues with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

GD&T

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for first shift in Devens, MA to move products from R&D into production. You’ll define manufacturing requirements, develop processes, optimize layouts, and ensure quality targets are met.

You will lead DFM/DFA analyses, create SOPs, and collaborate with supply chain to ensure timely delivery. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.