Mechanical Engineer

Cfsenergy; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer to provide on-floor support for pilot and production lines in a fast-paced setting near Harvard, MA. The role focuses on manufacturability assessments, design feedback, and documentation updates to improve production readiness.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in mechanical/manufacturing/quality engineering, strong communication skills, and CAD experience (NX preferred).

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial, Materials).
• 4+ years in mechanical, manufacturing, or quality engineering.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-floor, hands-on manufacturing support for pilot and production lines.
• Assess the producibility of designs and provide continuous design improvement.
• Update design documentation with feedback from prototype and pilot builds.
• Assess non-conformances.
• Participate in root cause investigations.
• Suggest and lead prototyping efforts that reduce risk during manufacturing start-up.
• Create standard procedures and contribute to the creation of work instructions.
• Organize and lead design for manufacturing reviews.
• Work with production teams to improve process and/or equipment.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

NX CAD

Lean Six Sigma

AMSE Y14 GD&T

Job 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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-floor, hands-on manufacturing support for pilot and production lines
• Assess the producibility of designs and provide continuous design improvement
• Update design documentation with feedback from prototype and pilot builds
• Assess non-conformances
• Participate in root cause investigations
• Suggest and lead prototyping efforts that reduce risk during manufacturing start-up
• Create standard procedures and contribute to the creation of work instructions
• Organize and lead design for manufacturing reviews
• Work with production teams to improve process and/or equipment

Qualifications:

• BS in technical field - Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (ex. Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial, Materials, etc)
• 4+ years' experience in mechanical, manufacturing, or quality engineering
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Basic CAD skills (NX preferred, any acceptable)
• Expertise in AMSE Y14 GD&T principles
• Experience in a production environment
• Design experience of large industrial equipment
• Design experience with any of the following:
  • Composite materials
  • Welding
  • Vacuum systems
  • Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles
  • Knowledge of quality systems and formal RCCA processes

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics

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.

Export Control Laws

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.