Manufacturing Specialist - Third Shift

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is dedicated to accelerating the transition to fusion energy by designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. Combining extensive research, top talent, and innovative technologies, CFS is working with policymakers and suppliers to shape the future energy industry. Since 2018, CFS has secured nearly $3 billion in funding, establishing itself as the world's largest and leading private fusion company. The company is seeking motivated individuals to join its team and contribute to its mission. The Manufacturing Specialist will support the implementation of production process and manufacturing efficiency improvements. This role involves close collaboration with manufacturing and equipment engineering teams to identify, implement, and monitor equipment and process improvements aimed at reducing downtime and enhancing quality. The Manufacturing Specialist will also serve as the primary engineering support for the production team, with the goal of shortening the timeline to SPARC. The hours for this position are 10:00 pm - 6:30 am, with a pay rate of $30 - $43 per hour plus a 15% differential.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 years’ experience with a variety of technical skills such as mechanical and electrical assembly
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Efficient use of hand tools
Electro-mechanical system troubleshooting
Proficiency with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio
Commitment to safety and quality
Ability to identify business/process improvement opportunities and communicate them to team and management
Can create and monitor team performance metrics
Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced, startup environment with daily changes
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or 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

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Engineering related field or higher
Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
Experience with manufacturing equipment development
Electro-mechanical system design
Electro-mechanical system maintenance
Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times

Responsibilities

Brainstorm, trial, and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce build hours & defects
Work within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers, equipment engineers, and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes
Document manufacturing systems downtime for frequency and duration. Troubleshoot and resolve downtime with a focus on continuous improvement
Design, build, and commission electromechanical equipment and tooling for process and/or efficiency improvements
Write and update process work instructions
Troubleshoot and resolve nonconformances and production blockers
Perform R&D and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation and oversight. Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and hand tools