Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical leader for weekend operations (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 pm - 6:00 am)
• Act as the technical anchor for the "5th Shift," ensuring safe and efficient production of high-temperature superconducting magnets
• Make high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations to balance production with safety and quality
• Train, mentor, and coach technicians on high-precision manufacturing processes
• Troubleshoot non-conformances in real time and escalate design or system failures appropriately
• Act as a critical feedback loop between weekend execution and weekday engineering teams to drive process improvements
• Maintain production rhythm and ensure technicians have the necessary tools, materials, and direction

Requirements

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent high-level technical experience)
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Proficiency with NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM)
• Experience with Jira, Slack, or Odoo (or similar ERP systems)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Dedication to safety in environments involving heat, noise, strong magnets, and high voltage
• Willingness to work the specified weekend night shift schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years in high-complexity assembly environments
• Experience with insulation systems (e.g., stator winding, VPI processes, taping, high-voltage isolation)
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays and flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days and generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. We are designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants by combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies. As the largest and leading private fusion company in the world, we are building the energy industry of the future.