Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

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, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.  We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world. Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.  If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you. Join the power movement as a Manufacturing Engineer   We are seeking a detail-oriented, innovative, and results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality across the production line. This role involves close collaboration with design engineers, production staff, quality assurance, and supply chain teams. What you'll 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 we're looking for:

Bachelor’s 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:

Master’s 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

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