Senior Lean & Automation Manufacturing Engineer

Commonwealth-Fusion-Systems-5; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Parental leave policy

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes on the night shift (10:00 pm–6:30 am). You will own the magnet on this shift and work with design, QA, and supply chain teams.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure product quality. You will lead tooling procurement, develop SOPs, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems.
• Proficient in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and manufacturing ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Make real-time decisions within guardrails and escalate when necessary.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to reduce costs and boost efficiency.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including SOPs and flow diagrams.
• Collaborate with design and development teams to ensure manufacturability.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma to enhance production performance.
• Lead tooling and equipment design/procurement for efficient production.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize methods and labor utilization.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practices across the facility.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Evaluate new technologies and automation solutions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality systems

CAD software

ERP systems

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes on the night shift (10:00 pm–6:30 am). You will own the magnet on this shift and work with design, QA, and supply chain teams.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and ensure product quality. You will lead tooling procurement, develop SOPs, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.