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 were 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 nearly $3 billion in capital making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
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 Manager Manufacturing Engineering
The Manager Manufacturing Engineering for Weekend Operations provides technical and functional leadership for fourth and fifth shift manufacturing engineering activities. This role acts as the primary escalation point and communication pathway between weekend engineering and senior management ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and production objectives. The lead combines hands-on engineering with cross-functional coordination across Design Quality and Planning to facilitate rapid issue resolution and operational discipline in a high-complexity environment.
The Schedule:
Shift: Monday - Friday third shift
What youll do:
Lead and coordinate the weekend Manufacturing Engineering organization establishing priorities and aligning resources to meet production goals
Serve as the central technical escalation point for weekend operations representing risks and requirements to senior leadership while cascading strategic direction to the team
Act as the primary engineering interface for cross-functional technical decision-making facilitating troubleshooting and resolution of complex process issues
Drive manufacturing execution by partnering with Production and Quality to implement process standards engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives
Promote a culture of safety technical rigor and operational excellence through Lean methodologies and data-driven problem solving
What were looking for:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field
Significant experience in manufacturing engineering advanced manufacturing or production operations leadership
Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating engineering activities in a production environment
Strong troubleshooting technical decision-making and operational leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-complexity fast-paced manufacturing environments with shifting priorities
Excellent communication collaboration and organizational leadership capabilities
Experience supporting off-shift or extended-hour manufacturing operations preferred
Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement or operational excellence experience preferred
Bonus points for:
Experience supporting off-shift or extended-hour manufacturing operations
Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement or operational excellence certification/experience
Strong technical judgment with the ability to make timely decisions under pressure and lead through influence
Must-have requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Perform activities such as typing standing stooping and sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead high voltage and cryogenics
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
$110000 - $185000 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
13 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
#LI-Onsite
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.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively Export Control Laws). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Required Experience:
Manager
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 were working with policymakers and su...
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 were 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 nearly $3 billion in capital making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
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 Manager Manufacturing Engineering
The Manager Manufacturing Engineering for Weekend Operations provides technical and functional leadership for fourth and fifth shift manufacturing engineering activities. This role acts as the primary escalation point and communication pathway between weekend engineering and senior management ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and production objectives. The lead combines hands-on engineering with cross-functional coordination across Design Quality and Planning to facilitate rapid issue resolution and operational discipline in a high-complexity environment.
The Schedule:
Shift: Monday - Friday third shift
What youll do:
Lead and coordinate the weekend Manufacturing Engineering organization establishing priorities and aligning resources to meet production goals
Serve as the central technical escalation point for weekend operations representing risks and requirements to senior leadership while cascading strategic direction to the team
Act as the primary engineering interface for cross-functional technical decision-making facilitating troubleshooting and resolution of complex process issues
Drive manufacturing execution by partnering with Production and Quality to implement process standards engineering changes and continuous improvement initiatives
Promote a culture of safety technical rigor and operational excellence through Lean methodologies and data-driven problem solving
What were looking for:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field
Significant experience in manufacturing engineering advanced manufacturing or production operations leadership
Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating engineering activities in a production environment
Strong troubleshooting technical decision-making and operational leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-complexity fast-paced manufacturing environments with shifting priorities
Excellent communication collaboration and organizational leadership capabilities
Experience supporting off-shift or extended-hour manufacturing operations preferred
Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement or operational excellence experience preferred
Bonus points for:
Experience supporting off-shift or extended-hour manufacturing operations
Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement or operational excellence certification/experience
Strong technical judgment with the ability to make timely decisions under pressure and lead through influence
Must-have requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Perform activities such as typing standing stooping and sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead high voltage and cryogenics
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
$110000 - $185000 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
13 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
#LI-Onsite
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.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively Export Control Laws). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.