Senior Manufacturing Engineer - First Shift

Fusion Energy Base; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Generous parental leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens, MA seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - First Shift to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for high-precision hardware, collaborating with design, quality, and supply chain to ensure safety and efficiency on the production line.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, RCCA, and experience with GD&T and CAD tools, owning the magnet-related shift with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electro‑mechanical equipment and tooling on the production floor
• Demonstrated RCCA frameworks and Lean/Six Sigma tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, CAD modeling (SolidWorks, NX), and drawing interpretation
• Excellent written and verbal communication across shift transfers

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and qualify manufacturing processes for new products, meeting quality, cost, and production rate targets
• Lead design and procurement of tools, fixtures, and equipment for efficient production
• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support for first shift production operations
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing assembly issues
• Maintain and update manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions, operation sequencing)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address shift handoffs and non-conformances
• Implement RCCA for quality non-conformances and bottlenecks
• Lead process optimization projects to improve safety, yield, cycle time, and cost efficiency

Skills

RCCA methodologies

Lean Six Sigma

Strong communication

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX CAD

SAP

Tulip

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - First ShiftDevens, MACorporate Operations – Operations - Manufacturing /Full-time /On-site

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, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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. Join the power movement as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer We are seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented, innovative, and results‑driven Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality across the production line. You will be the magnet owner, holding overall accountability for this shift. This role involves close collaboration with design engineers, production staff, quality assurance, and supply chain teams.

What you'll do:

• Develop, implement, and qualify manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and production rate targets
• Lead the design and procurement of tools, fixtures, and equipment required for efficient production
• Provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support for first shift production operations
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and automated manufacturing assembly issues
• Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and operation sequencing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including quality, safety, and production management, to address shift handoffs and non-conf
• Implement root cause corrective actions (RCCA) for quality non‑conformances and process bottlenecks
• Lead process optimization projects to improve safety, yield, cycle time, and cost efficiency

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (or 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role
• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role supporting high‑precision or complex hardware assembly
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting electro‑mechanical equipment and tooling on the production floor
• Demonstrated experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) frameworks and continuous improvement tools (Lean/Six Signa)
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, CAD modeling (SolidWorks, NX), and drawing interpretation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across shift transfers

Bonus points for:

• Experience with high‑field superconducting magnets, vacuum systems, or cryogenic hardware
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP and MES software (e.g., SAP, Tulip, Solumina)
• Experience working a dedicated shift schedule in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with statistical process control (SPC) and DOE methodologies

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

Salary range for this full‑time position + equity + benefits.

$110,000 - $185,000 a year

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:

• 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

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.