Manufacturing Specialist - Weekend - Second Shift (Fri, Sat, Sun)

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

12h•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 Manufacturing Specialist. The Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for supporting implementation of production process improvements and manufacturing efficiency improvements. This role works collaboratively with the manufacturing and equipment engineering teams to identify, implement, and track the performance of equipment and process improvement activities to reduce equipment downtime and improve quality rates. The Manufacturing Specialist will also be the first tier of engineering support for production. The purpose of this role is to help the production team shorten the timeline to SPARC.

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