Senior Supplier Development Engineer - Materials and Processes
Senior Supplier Development Engineer - Materials and Processes
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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 Senior Supplier Development Engineer
The Senior Supplier Development Engineer role will act as a liaison between purchasing engineering materials engineering manufacturing and suppliers with a focus on materials and special processes. This individual is expected to understand the technical requirements defined by design engineering and be able to provide solutions based on gathered data and their expertise. Specifically this person should specialize in one or a combination of the following: metallurgy materials science materials engineering or special processes.
This is a technical role that requires practical experience in materials and processes. The ideal candidate will have a broad understanding of manufacturing/machining and managing processes from development through production scale ups.
What youll do:
- Act as the technical point of contact functioning as a liaison between procurement engineering manufacturing and suppliers to solve emergent challenges and mitigate risks associated with raw materials and special processes
- Support the creation and implementation of a materials and special processing controls program to develop qualify continuously improve and manage the performance of the supply base. Establish preferred suppliers by category
- Collaborate with other engineers subject matter experts and technicians to solve complex materials and processing challenges
- Provide guidance feedback and DFM reviews relating to materials and special process selections
- Create and manage specifications to define and control materials and special processes including qualification requirements inspection methods and test procedures
- Lead cross functional supplier nonconformance investigations identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes in order to quantify/reduce risk and improve reliability of designs and processes
- Audit assess and qualify new suppliers and/or new capabilities at existing suppliers
- Monitor supplier performance for risk high impact issues and repeat nonconformances. Own improvements and resolutions.
- Physically be onsite at vendors for long periods of time to support problem resolutions
- Review and approve supplier submitted documentation including process qualifications material certifications testing data FAIRs etc
What were looking for:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- 6 years experience in metallurgy materials science materials engineering or related field
- Experience with Supplier Assessments & Audits including Quality Management Systems (e.g. ISO 9001 AS 9100 IATF 16949
- Familiarity with specialized quality tools such PPAP (PFMEA Control Plan MSA) capacity analysis and Lean initiatives
- Ability to design establish and implement supplier quality improvement processes and procedures
- Ability to communicate materials and special process development methods and tests to nontechnical audiences
- Strong communication skills including ability to influence others across organizational lines
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Strong problem solving skills ability to approach new problems with creativity
- Experience making and justifying decisions in fast paced engineering settings
- Broad familiarity with the ancillary processes associated with the production of metallic parts e.g. Nondestructive evaluation heat treatment etc.
- Technical capabilities including knowledge of 2D blueprints and model drawings
- Knowledge of supplier quality processes; production part approval process advanced product quality planning first article inspection reports etc.
Bonus points for:
- Masters Degree
- Six Sigma Certification (Yellow Green or Black) certifications
- Experience in a startup or high growth environment
- Experience in highly regulated fields such as automotive or aerospace
Musthave Requirements:
- Perform extended activities such as stooping climbing typing standing sitting etc.
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/oncall regularly; travel expected to be minimum 25
- 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
$80000 $180000 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
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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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Senior IC
Employment Type
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