Senior Process Engineering Manager, Assembly

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 185,000; 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 LLC is seeking a Manager, Process Engineering - Assembly to lead a team of 8–15 engineers across SPARC assembly work instructions. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, optimize workflows, and drive manufacturing-focused design reviews.

Expect close collaboration with design and field teams to unblock work and improve throughput. The role demands 7+ years in mechanical engineering with ownership, and 2+ years leading a team, plus CAD experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience with project ownership.
• 2+ years of experience directly managing an engineering team or a large-scale project.
• 2+ years of experience with CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to develop, release, and implement technical work instructions for SPARC assembly.
• Translate department strategy into actionable objectives and timelines.
• Define and optimize engineering workflows and internal standards for efficiency.
• Oversee tracking tools to manage hundreds of planning tasks for SPARC assembly.
• Establish best practices for mechanical assembly and rework processes.
• Manage talent, including hiring, training, and performance expectations.
• Mentor team members and contribute to their technical growth.
• Collaborate across teams to influence design direction and resolve conflicts.
• Provide design feedback to SPARC subsystem designs focused on manufacturability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project ownership

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering BS

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking a Manager, Process Engineering - Assembly to lead a team of 8–15 engineers across SPARC assembly work instructions. You will translate strategy into actionable plans, optimize workflows, and drive manufacturing-focused design reviews.

Expect close collaboration with design and field teams to unblock work and improve throughput. The role demands 7+ years in mechanical engineering with ownership, and 2+ years leading a team, plus CAD experience.