Staff Quality Engineer: GD&T & Metrology for Advanced Magnets

Cfsenergy; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Staff Quality Engineer to lead dimensional management and quality strategy for HTS Magnet production and the SPARC Project. You will be the technical authority on GD&T, translating complex tolerances into manufacturable processes and verification plans.

You will design inspection architectures, mentor QC teams, implement SPC/MSA, PFMEA, and robust quality plans while coordinating with manufacturing to ensure build‑to‑print alignment and statistical rigor.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Science or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 10+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing, assembly, or equipment production.
• GD&T mastery with ASME Y14.5; translate tolerances into work instructions.
• Deep knowledge of CMM, Romer Arm, Laser tracker for complex geometries.
• ISO 9001-2015, Six Sigma, SPC, PFMEA, MSA, APQP experience.
• Knowledge of cryogenics and NDE methods; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing‑Driven GD&T interpretation with engineering to meet tolerances.
• Develop risk‑informed QA controls bridging design and shop floor.
• Architect measurement systems and inspection methods for large components.
• Lead dispositioning of NCRs with use‑as‑is or rework justifications.
• Analyze manufacturing data with control charts and capability studies.
• Create PFMEAs and Quality Plans for sub‑systems installation.
• Lead advanced MSA and Gage R&R studies for repeatable measurements.
• Provide mentorship to QC Inspectors and Quality Engineers on GD&T.

Skills

GD&T expertise (ASME Y14.5)

Metrology

Quality leadership

Statistical methods (SPC, MSA)

PFMEA

MSA

NDE knowledge

Communication skills

Process capability analysis

Mentorship

Education

BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Science or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CMM

Romer Arm

Laser tracker

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Staff Quality Engineer to lead dimensional management and quality strategy for HTS Magnet production and the SPARC Project. You will be the technical authority on GD&T, translating complex tolerances into manufacturable processes and verification plans.

You will design inspection architectures, mentor QC teams, implement SPC/MSA, PFMEA, and robust quality plans while coordinating with manufacturing to ensure build‑to‑print alignment and statistical rigor.