Weekend Manufacturing Engineer — Lead Precision Production

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity and Benefits

13 Company-wide Holidays

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for the weekend shift (Fri–Sun, 6:00 pm–6:00 am) at Devens, MA. You will act as the technical anchor to keep production of high-temperature superconducting magnets safe and efficient when weekday engineering is offline.

Create repeatable processes from complex challenges and drive shift transitions with focus. Requirements include a BS in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing

Qualifications

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience.
• Proficient with NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM).
• Experience with Jira, Slack, Odoo, or similar ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Experience in first-of-a-kind or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical leader for weekend operations, keeping the team focused and aligned.
• Make timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations with strong judgment.
• Balance production demands with safety and quality, including stopping work when necessary.
• Lead through influence by driving alignment across teams without direct authority.
• Train, mentor, and elevate technician performance while maintaining accountability.
• Translate complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable guidance on the floor.
• Troubleshoot non-conformances in real time with a structured and decisive approach.
• Maintain production rhythm, ensure strong shift transitions, and confirm technicians have tools.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Jira

Slack

Odoo

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer for the weekend shift (Fri–Sun, 6:00 pm–6:00 am) at Devens, MA. You will act as the technical anchor to keep production of high-temperature superconducting magnets safe and efficient when weekday engineering is offline.

Create repeatable processes from complex challenges and drive shift transitions with focus. Requirements include a BS in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, 3+ years in manufacturing