Production Director
Production Director
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06-04-2025
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06-04-2025
Job Description
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research top talent and new technologies were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised over $2 billion in capital more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.
Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.
If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as a Production Director.
CFS Production Directors are the main drivers of building CFS innovative worldchanging technology in time to make a difference for our planet. In this role you will be responsible for one of CFS main production lines for SPARC our first commercial fusion prototype device. You will manage a crossfunctional collaborative team to develop new manufacturing processes and equipment rampup to fullscale production and drive continuous improvement of the production line. You will be responsible for developing and building your team and executing plans to meet the companys strategic goals. Your areas of focus are team leadership technical project management and manufacturing process development and scaling.
What youll do:
- Manage and lead a team of manufacturing engineers test engineers technicians and inventory clerks responsible for processing and testing all HTS (hightemperature superconductor) material for SPARC
- Manage the internal Machine Shop to support rapid prototyping for the production lines and SPARC engineering needs
- Own process stabilization and continuous improvement of one of CFS main production lines from initial lowvolume prototypes to fullscale production
- Lead the team to build inhouse products safely quickly and reliably to achieve company milestones
- Project manage the builds of production hardware collaboratively with a diverse team of manufacturing engineers technicians supply chain R&D engineers facilities EHS quality and external contractors. Organize project milestones and schedule to meet strategic targets
- Develop and oversee project plans and budget including capital equipment cost management strategies and resource allocation
- Communicate project status risks and resource requirements to the team & senior leadership
- Lead the team using Lean manufacturing principles process flow maps work instruction standardization and nonconformance management
- Influence make vs. buy decisions and work with external vendors to augment internal capabilities
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in engineering field is required
- 10 years experience as a manufacturing engineering director or senior manager in new manufacturing production launch / new facility startups
- Experience taking products from R&D into production including developing manufacturing techniques to transition from manual to automated processes
- Project management experience working with internal customers and external vendors to deliver manufactured hardware within specified timelines and budgets
- Leadership teambuilding and mentoring skills
- Strong communication interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Critical thinking and problemsolving skills
- Demonstrated understanding of project management processes strategies and methods
- Experience mentoring coaching and developing rising talent in engineering disciplines
- Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
- Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decisionmaking and supervising department teams
- Experience working in a highlevel collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
- Managerial experience applying analytical thinking and problemsolving skills
- Attention to detail
- Flexible thinking including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges
- Proficiency using presentation software to explain complex information to nontechnical management personnel and other stakeholders
- Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously
Bonus points for:
- 15 years experience in leadership roles for new manufacturing production line launches
- Experience with electromagnets superconductors thin film applications assembly processes or thermomechanical assemblies is preferred
- Experience with the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience developing ERP/MES/testing software in manufacturing startup environments
Musthave requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stooping climbing typing standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage high current pressure systems and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/oncall occasionally
- #LIOnsite
$150000 $250000 a year
Salary range for this fulltime position equity benefits.The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
Competitive compensation with equity
12.5 Companywide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Teambuilding activities
#LIOnsite
At CFS we excel in fastpaced environments driven by our values of integrity impact and selfcritique. As we grow were eager to bring on missiondriven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law.
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