MFG ENGINEERING, $103K-$166K

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 are designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants.

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to captain our weekend operations. You will be the technical anchor for the 5th Shift, ensuring that production of high-temperature superconducting magnets continues safely and efficiently when the weekday engineering team is offline. This is a first-of-a-kind manufacturing environment where you will turn novel problems into standardized, repeatable processes.

Schedule

• Shift: Friday through Sunday, 6:00 pm - 6:00 am

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical leader for weekend operations, keeping the team focused, aligned, and executing with urgency
• Make timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations with strong judgment
• Balance production demands with safety and quality, including stopping work when necessary
• Lead through influence by driving alignment across teams without direct authority
• Train, mentor, and elevate technician performance while maintaining accountability
• Actively train, coach, and develop technicians on high-precision manufacturing processes
• Translate complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable guidance on the floor
• Troubleshoot non-conformances in real time with a structured and decisive approach
• Resolve process drift independently and escalate true design or system failures appropriately
• Ensure issues are properly documented and communicated (Jira or similar)
• Serve as the feedback loop between weekend execution and weekday engineering teams
• Identify gaps in work instructions and drive process clarity and improvements
• Maintain production rhythm, ensure strong shift transitions, and confirm technicians have required tools and materials

Requirements

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Proficient with NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM)
• Experience with Jira, Slack, Odoo, or similar ERP systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• Experience in first-of-a-kind or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to type, stand, stoop, and sit for extended periods
• Dedication to safety around hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights, weekends, or be on-call

Pay

• Salary range: $103,000-$166,000/year (includes 15% shift differential). Reported range for role across US locations.
• $90,000-$145,000/year base reference range may apply depending on level and location

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity and benefits
• 13 company-wide holidays, flexible vacation