Production Manager
Production Manager
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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 asa Production Manager
The goal of the SPARC Diagnostics System is to make measurements to control the plasma in real-time and inform the day-to-day learning needed to inform the design of ARC. It is comprised of more than 50 independent sub-systems based on principles and designs inherited from decades of fusion research. There are 10s of thousands of individual parts a mix of commercial-off-the-shelf and custom with 100s of unique sub-assembly builds that range in volumes from a few 1000 similar serialized parts to one-of-a-kind assemblies. Delivery of the SPARC Diagnostics has been broken into three phases Buy Make and Use. Buy starts with ideation then conceptual to final design prototyping vendor interaction release to procurement and ends with parts in CFS Inventory. Make takes parts from Inventory to be assembled into their final configuration documented and calibrated as needed and placed within their final resting place in the Tokamak Hall or Diagnostic Labs. Use takes systems near end-to-end completion and conducts system commissioning integration into real-time and plant-level control systems and executes day-to-day and on-going operational support for the instrumentation.
The Manager Diagnostic Production is expected to provide team leadership as well as carry out responsibilities of an individual contributor on an as needed basis to lead the Make phase for a large fraction of sub-assemblies. The role will evolve over the course of the final delivery of the SPARC project as different types of fusion diagnostics move into Production. This role is a unique opportunity to combine a creative high-mix low-volume manufacturing mindset with CFSs existing fusion instrumentation expertise to help move fusion energy out of the laboratory and into an industrial setting. This Manager is envisioned to have the Primary Responsibilities listed below. Candidates will work as part of an integrated diagnostic team that includes MIT-PSFC partners and fusion community collaborators from around the world. Experience working on tokamak or fusion plasma diagnostics is not required and CFS strongly encourages applications from non-tokamak or non-fusion backgrounds that can help deliver SPARCs diagnostic capabilities.
What youll do:
- Own process development to track manufacturing readiness across 100s of unique sub-assembly builds. Provide reporting to the Diagnostics Leadership Team and SPARC Project Leadership
- Individually and through leading a team of matrixd support complete the work required for each diagnostic sub-assembly to initiate production. Readiness is paced uniquely for different sub-systems by a mix of parts in Inventory closing chits from design reviews demonstration of custom tools and software completion of process plans finalization of BOMs demonstration of processes through first article builds and availability of subject matter experts for quality assurance
- Ensure that components leaving the Make phase are of sufficient quality to meet the goals of SPARC. Identify solve and/or escalate NCRs that would impact instrument performance
- Balance continuous improvement needed for higher volume production with quality and speed for one-of-a-kind builds
- Provide input to Diagnostics Team on the accuracy and completeness of the delivery schedule
- Proactively identify where planned Production schedules have a mis-match of expectation between Diagnostic Buy Team and Use Team
- Work with Supply Chain Operations to ensure Inventory is moved in a timely manner to Production sites
- Work with Technicians to ensure space is available and appropriate for Production of each sub-assembly
- Provide feedback to the Buy Team ideally during final design close-out to influence improvement to designs that can save time in Production without major impact to cost
- Work with teams to ensure matrixd support is sufficient and appropriate to complete Production goals. Note this may include non-CFS staff especially for SMEs
- Assist the Diagnostic Team Lead in managing budget and schedule risk and communicate safety concerns Diagnostic Team
What were looking for:
- At least a bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field (manufacturing mechanical or aerospace)
- 4 years experience as a manufacturing engineering manager in new manufacturing production launch / new facility startups
- Experience taking products from R&D into production
- Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others
- Experience with ERP/MES software for manufacturing processes and inventory control
- Proficiency in work instruction writing material planning process mapping and capacity modeling
- Flexible thinking including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges
- An eagerness and innate curiosity to learn more about SPARC
- Ability to direct staff accomplishing complex tasks where a full understanding is not possible
- Be able to maintain productivity while also experiencing high-levels of context switching
Must-have requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as climbing typing standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage cryogenics ionizing radiation and vacuum/pressure
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
$150000 - $225000 a year
Salary range for this full-time 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 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
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At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were eager to bring on mission-driven 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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