Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Harvard (MA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead the manufacturing engineering organization across CFS1 and Fusionova, driving scale-up of HTS magnet components from development to full-scale production. You will define strategy, build high-performing teams, and establish scalable manufacturing systems.

You will standardize processes, develop automation, partner with cross-functional teams, and implement DFM, PFMEA, SPC, and Lean across sites.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, or industrial engineering.
10+ years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer for complex electro-mechanical systems.
5+ years’ experience leading manufacturing engineering teams.
Experience taking products from R&D into production with scalable manufacturing.
Strong background in process development, tooling, automation, and factory operations.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional organizations in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop manufacturing engineering teams across sites and managers.
Define and execute strategy supporting production, quality, capacity, and cost objectives.
Establish standardized processes, tooling, work instructions, and best practices across facilities.
Own process development for HTS magnets from R&D builds to full-scale production.
Develop and qualify manufacturing techniques, automation strategies, and process flows.
Drive transition from manual to semi-automated and automated systems.
Organize milestones and schedules to meet production goals.
Communicate risks, status, resources, and priorities to leadership.
Lead resolution of manufacturing discrepancies with focus on continuous improvement.
Develop capacity models, staffing plans, factory layouts, and capital roadmaps.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process development

Automation strategies

Lean manufacturing

DFM/PFMEA

Capacity planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MES systems

ERP software

CAD/PLM

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.

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering will be responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering organization across multiple production sites, including CFS1 and Fusionova, supporting the scale-up of advanced magnet component and assembly manufacturing from development through full-scale production. This leader is responsible for defining and executing the manufacturing engineering strategy across sites, developing high-performing teams and managers, and establishing scalable manufacturing systems to support aggressive production and operational goals.

They are responsible for developing and standardizing manufacturing techniques, scaling production capability, driving operational excellence, resolving complex manufacturing challenges, and partnering cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing readiness across all phases of production.

What you’ll do:

Lead and develop manufacturing engineering teams across multiple sites, including managers, technical leads, and engineers
Define and execute the manufacturing engineering strategy supporting production, quality, capacity, and cost objectives across CFS1 and Fusionova
Establish standardized manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, work instructions, and operational best practices across facilities
Own process development of the manufacturing line for HTS magnets from low-volume R&D builds through full-scale production
Develop and qualify manufacturing techniques, automation strategies, process flows, and work instructions for superconducting magnet components and assemblies
Drive transition from manual processes to scalable semi-automated and automated manufacturing systems
Organize cross-functional project milestones and schedules to meet company strategic targets and production goals
Communicate manufacturing risks, project status, resource requirements, and operational priorities to senior leadership
Lead resolution of complex manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement, throughput, quality, and safety
Develop manufacturing capacity models, staffing plans, factory layouts, and capital equipment roadmaps to support future factory expansion
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Design Engineering to improve production execution and manufacturing readiness
Implement and standardize DFM (design for manufacturability), PFMEA (process failure mode and effects analysis), statistical process controls, and Lean manufacturing methodologies across sites
Influence make-vs-buy decisions and manage relationships with external vendors and manufacturing partners
Drive implementation of KPIs, operational metrics, and data-driven manufacturing decision making
Build organizational capability through hiring, mentoring, coaching, and developing managers and technical leaders
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, urgency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field is required
10+ years’ experience as a manufacturing engineer supporting complex electro-mechanical systems
5+ years’ experience leading manufacturing engineering organizations, including experience managing managers
Experience leading manufacturing engineering teams across multiple production lines, facilities, or sites
Experience taking products from R&D into production, including development of scalable and automated manufacturing processes
Strong background in process development, tooling, automation, production scale-up, and factory operations
Proven ability to lead cross-functional organizations and drive execution in fast-paced technical environments
Experience developing manufacturing strategies, staffing plans, capital roadmaps, and operational improvement initiatives
Proficiency in work instruction writing, process mapping, capacity modeling, production planning, and manufacturing systems development
High self-motivation and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, high-growth environments with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Bonus points for:

Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field
Experience with superconducting magnets, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation)
Experience with advanced manufacturing systems, factory expansion, and production system design
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies in production environments
Experience implementing MES, ERP-integrated manufacturing systems, or digital manufacturing tools

Must-have requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Perform activities such as typing, 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

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.

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 include: