Quality Control Manager

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

Flexible vacation days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading fusion energy company is seeking a Quality Control Manager to ensure operational excellence in manufacturing. You will lead a team of quality experts, oversee inspection protocols, and maintain strict compliance with technical specifications. Ideal candidates have a background in engineering with substantial experience in quality control, strong leadership skills, and knowledge in advanced metrology. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $185,000, equity, and numerous benefits including flexible vacation days and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a Quality Control or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• At least 3 years in a direct supervisory or management capacity.
• Proficient in ASME Y14.5 for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and optimize a team of quality experts in daily inspections.
• Mentor technicians to foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Oversee Quality Inspection Lab and manage metrology equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Metrology

Quality Control

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related field

Tools

Inspection hand tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)

CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)

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.

Join the power movement as a Quality Control Manager

We are looking for a Quality Control Manager to champion operational excellence within our manufacturing ecosystem. By leading a multidisciplinary team of quality experts, you will oversee the seamless integration of inspection protocols and assembly validation, ensuring every component meets the exacting requirements necessary to power the future.

What you’ll do:

• Direct an elite team of metrology engineers and QC inspectors, optimizing daily resource allocation and providing real‑time status reporting on critical‑path inspections
• Mentor and upskill technicians and inspectors, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous professional development
• Oversee the Quality Inspection Lab, ensuring the precision of metrology equipment and the rigorous calibration of all mission‑critical tools
• Interpret complex blueprints and engineering requirements to ensure 100% adherence to technical specifications
• Review and certify material test reports (MTRs) and inspection data from global suppliers to ensure the integrity of the CFS supply chain
• Engineer robust inspection procedures for incoming materials and in‑process manufacturing to validate compliance with CFS’s exacting assembly standards
• Lead the selection and implementation of advanced portable metrology and CMM technologies to keep pace with evolving hardware designs
• Bridge the gap between Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure that 'design for manufacturability' translates into 'flawless execution' on the shop floor
• Champion a culture of organizational discipline by implementing 5S methodologies (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) across the QC Lab and shop floor to optimize inspection flow, enhance technician safety, and eliminate waste in the measurement process

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, or a related technical field. (Equivalent experience in a high‑rigor industry like Aerospace or Nuclear may be considered)
• 7+ years of experience in a Quality Control or Manufacturing Engineering role, with at least 3 years in a direct supervisory or management capacity
• Experience in 'First‑of‑a‑Kind' (FOAK) manufacturing, transitioning prototypes into scalable production environments
• Proficient in interpretation and usage of ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems
• Be able to set up, maintain, and use various inspection hand tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gages, rings & plug gages, profilometer, height gages, etc.)
• The ability to translate complex technical non‑conformances into actionable feedback for Design and Manufacturing engineers
• A 'startup' mentality—comfortable with ambiguity and capable of making high‑stakes decisions in a rapidly evolving engineering landscape

Bonus points for:

• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced metrology, including fixed and portable CMM’s (Faro/Romer arms) and laser tracking systems

Must‑have requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Perform activities such as 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

$110,000 - $185,000 a year

Salary range for this full‑time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company‑wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team‑building activities

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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.