Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Six Sigma & Automation

Commonwealth Fusion; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 203,000; Full time

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 hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes across the production line. The role focuses on improving productivity, efficiency, and product quality through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

The successful candidate will lead tooling and equipment design, collaborate with design teams, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing/production engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality systems

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes across the production line. The role focuses on improving productivity, efficiency, and product quality through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

The successful candidate will lead tooling and equipment design, collaborate with design teams, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring safety and compliance in a fast-paced environment.