Manufacturing Engineer: Scale New Products to Production

Commonwealth-Fusion-Systems-5; 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

Flexible vacation days

13 Company-wide holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to move new products from development into full-scale production. You will collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, and production to ensure successful scale-up and robust processes.

The ideal candidate has strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on problem solving, and experience in manufacturing transitions from R&D to production in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing.
• Lean/Six Sigma or other process-improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify manufacturing processes for new products to meet quality, cost, and production targets.
• Design and optimize production layouts, tooling, and fixtures for efficient manufacturing.
• Perform DFx analyses (DFM/ DFA) to improve product design and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Coordinate with supply chain to source components and ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.
• Monitor manufacturing metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train production staff on processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot production/quality issues with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to move new products from development into full-scale production. You will collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, and production to ensure successful scale-up and robust processes.

The ideal candidate has strong engineering fundamentals, hands-on problem solving, and experience in manufacturing transitions from R&D to production in a fast-paced environment.