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Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the manufacturing engineering organization across multiple production sites (CFS1 and Fusionova). This role is responsible for defining and executing manufacturing engineering strategy, developing high-performing teams and managers, and establishing scalable manufacturing systems to support aggressive production and operational goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing manufacturing engineering teams across multiple sites, including managers, technical leads, and engineers
- Defining and executing manufacturing engineering strategy supporting production, quality, capacity, and cost objectives
- Establishing standardized manufacturing processes, tooling strategies, work instructions, and operational best practices across facilities
- Owning process development of the manufacturing line for HTS (high-temperature superconducting) magnets from low-volume R&D builds through full-scale production
- Developing and qualifying manufacturing techniques, automation strategies, process flows, and work instructions for superconducting magnet components and assemblies
- Driving transition from manual processes to scalable semi-automated and automated manufacturing systems
- Organizing cross-functional project milestones and schedules to meet strategic targets and production goals
- Communicating manufacturing risks, project status, resource requirements, and operational priorities to senior leadership
- Leading resolution of complex manufacturing discrepancies with focus on continuous improvement, throughput, quality, and safety
- Developing manufacturing capacity models, staffing plans, factory layouts, and capital equipment roadmaps for future expansion
- Partnering with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and Design Engineering to improve production execution and manufacturing readiness
- Implementing and standardizing DFM (design for manufacturability), PFMEA (process failure mode and effects analysis), statistical process controls, and Lean manufacturing methodologies across sites
- Influencing make-vs-buy decisions and managing relationships with external vendors and manufacturing partners
- Driving implementation of KPIs, operational metrics, and data-driven manufacturing decision making
- Building organizational capability through hiring, mentoring, coaching, and developing managers and technical leaders
- Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, urgency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
The role requires working in a facility with industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics. Occasional travel and willingness to work nights/weekends/on-call may be required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field (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
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting for extended periods
BONUS QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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
