Senior Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Automation

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

13 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Generous parental leave policy

401(k) with employer matching

Team-building activities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes on the shift. You will own the magnet-related manufacturing workstreams and collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams to improve productivity and product quality.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in Lean and Six Sigma, CAD proficiency (NX/SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and the ability to lead process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing or production engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Proficient in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Make real-time decisions within guardrails; escalate when conditions fall outside defined limits
• Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure product quality
• Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, SOPs, and process flow diagrams
• Collaborate with product design and development teams to ensure manufacturability of new products
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance production performance
• Lead the design and procurement of tools, fixtures, and equipment required for efficient production
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions
• Conduct time and motion studies to determine optimal production methods and labor utilization
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices across the facility
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
• Evaluate new technologies and automation solutions to enhance manufacturing capabilities

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize production processes on the shift. You will own the magnet-related manufacturing workstreams and collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams to improve productivity and product quality.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in Lean and Six Sigma, CAD proficiency (NX/SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and the ability to lead process improvements in a fast-paced environment.