Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
- Somerville, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for manufacturing process development
- Organize project milestones and schedule to meet strategic targets
- Communicate project status, risks, and resource requirements to the team & leadership
- Own process development of the manufacturing line for HTS magnets from initial low-volume R&D to full-scale production
- Develop and qualify manufacturing techniques, processes, flow maps, and work instructions for superconducting magnet components and assemblies
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
- Work with external vendors and suppliers to support hardware delivery per production schedules
- Establish and execute plans for future factory expansion, including capital equipment and floor layouts
- Implement DFM (design for manufacturability) and PFMEA (process failure mode and effects analysis) methodology and statistical process controls to set up a reliable, low defect manufacturing line
- Influence make vs. buy decisions and work with external vendors to augment internal capabilities
- Bachelor's degree in engineering field is required
- 5+ years' experience as a manufacturing engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems
- 5+ years' experience leading an engineering team
- Experience taking products from R&D into production, including developing manufacturing techniques to transition from manual to automated processes
- Project management experience working with internal customers and external vendors to deliver manufactured hardware within specified timelines and budgets
- Proficiency in work instruction writing, material planning, process mapping, and capacity modelingHigh self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills
- 10+ years' experience as a manufacturing engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems
- 10+ years' experience leading and engineering team
- Experience with magnets, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation) is preferred
- Experience with the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
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