Manager, Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

22h•$110,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 Manager, Manufacturing Systems Engineering The Manager of Manufacturing Systems Engineering is the strategic leader to develop and manage the digital architecture and integration of manufacturing systems and data, including SCADA, HMI, backend databases, and standards for manufacturing operations and production scaling. This person is the “architect” of the factory floor systems and ensures that the technology and processes used to build products are user-friendly, efficient, integrated, and reliable. Serving as the production team’s technical advisor for system integrity and configuration management, this leader provides high-level coaching and expert insight to evaluate the impact of process updates, ensuring design intent and shop floor execution are synchronized into a single source of truth. This position also plays a key role in establishing standardized frameworks and facilitating robust data workflows to ensure that all production lines are using the same architecture so that production is scalable and resilient. This role acts as a critical interface between production leadership, equipment engineers (mechanical & controls), IT/OT system engineers, and the factory workers. This person will manage a team of SCADA/HMI engineers, backend software engineers, and manufacturing systems engineers responsible for the systems needed on the manufacturing floor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science field is required
10+ years' experience in a manufacturing systems engineering role or adjacent field (manufacturing, controls, or applications engineering, etc.)
7+ years’ experience troubleshooting and improving production systems
Experience with large-scale manufacturing line design, construction, and commissioning
Experience working with external vendors
Ability to critically review engineering designs and ensure adherence to company design and development guidelines and SOPs
Experience with developing and deploying control system architecture
Solid understanding and demonstrated ability of implementing machine and process safety considerations
Experience with developing and maintaining Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Strong leadership and project management skills working across a cross-functional team
High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Industrial controls and automation integration best practices
Industrial manufacturing equipment design best practices
Proven understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies
A value for design for manufacturability, serviceability, and simplicity over complexity
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

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ experience in a people management & engineering leadership role
Experience in Beckhoff and Siemens controls platforms
Knowledge of NFPA-70E&79 regulations
Experience in Ignition SCADA systems
NX & Teamcenter experience

Responsibilities

Hire, manage, and mentor a diverse team of engineers to develop and maintain manufacturing systems and their corresponding data
Act as the bridge between high-level digital architecture and the day-to-day shop floor execution.
Collaborate with production leadership, equipment engineers (mechanical & controls), IT/OT system engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians
Partner with IT Business Solutions to translate production needs into PLM, ERP, and MES requirements
Create and maintain the requirements and standards for production equipment architecture and data systems in line with international/industry standards
Develop and implement the SCADA system for equipment communication and control
Build and deploy backend pipelines and intuitive frontend interfaces for technicians to effectively operate production equipment
Own the production-specific deployment, improvement, and maintenance of the company’s MES (Manufacturing Execution System) including setting standards for work instructions, mBOMs, and traceability
Create and maintain tools & dashboards that provide actionable insight into the production floor’s operations including build rate metrics, labor utilization, work order and nonconformance statuses, and downtime tracking
Contribute to equipment design reviews and ensure that all manufacturing systems comply with safety regulations and company standards
Support the production team as needed with design and scoping of equipment as it relates to equipment data and digital systems
Organize project milestones and schedule to meet strategic targets
Communicate project status, risks, and resource requirements to the team & leadership
Develop and run training programs with the production team for the adoption of manufacturing systems
Perform regular 1:1s and annual performance reviews to support team growth and development