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Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
Job Location:
Job Location:
Somerville, NJ - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 150000 - 225000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (17 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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 suppliers and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised $4 billion of capital making us the largest and leading 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.
The Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering will be responsible for leading the manufacturing engineering organization across multiple production sites including CFS1 and Fusionova supporting the scale-up of advanced magnet component and assembly manufacturing from development through full-scale production. This leader is responsible for defining and executing the manufacturing engineering strategy across sites developing high-performing teams and managers and establishing scalable manufacturing systems to support aggressive production and operational goals.
They are responsible for developing and standardizing manufacturing techniques scaling production capability driving operational excellence resolving complex manufacturing challenges and partnering cross-functionally to ensure manufacturing readiness across all phases of production.
What youll do:
- Lead and develop manufacturing engineering teams across multiple sites including managers technical leads and engineers
- Define and execute the manufacturing engineering strategy supporting production quality capacity and cost objectives across CFS1 and Fusionova
- Establish standardized manufacturing processes tooling strategies work instructions and operational best practices across facilities
- Own process development of the manufacturing line for HTS magnets from low-volume R&D builds through full-scale production
- Develop and qualify manufacturing techniques automation strategies process flows and work instructions for superconducting magnet components and assemblies
- Drive transition from manual processes to scalable semi-automated and automated manufacturing systems
- Organize cross-functional project milestones and schedules to meet company strategic targets and production goals
- Communicate manufacturing risks project status resource requirements and operational priorities to senior leadership
- Lead resolution of complex manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement throughput quality and safety
- Develop manufacturing capacity models staffing plans factory layouts and capital equipment roadmaps to support future factory expansion
- Partner with Operations Quality Supply Chain Facilities and Design Engineering to improve production execution and manufacturing readiness
- Implement and standardize DFM (design for manufacturability) PFMEA (process failure mode and effects analysis) statistical process controls and Lean manufacturing methodologies across sites
- Influence make-vs-buy decisions and manage relationships with external vendors and manufacturing partners
- Drive implementation of KPIs operational metrics and data-driven manufacturing decision making
- Build organizational capability through hiring mentoring coaching and developing managers and technical leaders
- Foster a culture of accountability collaboration urgency operational excellence and continuous improvement
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering or related technical field is required
- 10 years experience as a manufacturing engineer supporting complex electro-mechanical systems
- 5 years experience leading manufacturing engineering organizations including experience managing managers
- Experience leading manufacturing engineering teams across multiple production lines facilities or sites
- Experience taking products from R&D into production including development of scalable and automated manufacturing processes
- Strong background in process development tooling automation production scale-up and factory operations
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional organizations and drive execution in fast-paced technical environments
- Experience developing manufacturing strategies staffing plans capital roadmaps and operational improvement initiatives
- Proficiency in work instruction writing process mapping capacity modeling production planning and manufacturing systems development
- High self-motivation and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous high-growth environments with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Bonus points for:
- Masters degree in Engineering Manufacturing Operations or related field
- Experience with superconducting magnets thermo-mechanical assemblies machining welding and/or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation)
- Experience with advanced manufacturing systems factory expansion and production system design
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies in production environments
- Experience implementing MES ERP-integrated manufacturing systems or digital manufacturing tools
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
- 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 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
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
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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.
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:
Senior Manager
