Lead Manufacturing Engineer

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems :

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research top talent and new technologies were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised nearly $3 billion in capital making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.

If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Manufacturing Engineer to drive excellence and innovation in our production processes. This key role will lead a team of 5 Manufacturing Engineers and serve as the primary technical resource supporting our specialized PF Pancake manufacturing line. The successful candidate will combine strong technical ownership with proven leadership skills to optimize efficiency quality and output across this critical area.

What youll do :

• Team Leadership & Management :
• Directly lead mentor and manage a team of 5 Manufacturing Engineers
• Collaborate with Management to strategically assign team member responsibilities and workloads to align with production priorities and projects
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews focusing on skill development and career path progression within the manufacturing engineering discipline
• Technical Ownership & Support (PF Pancake Manufacturing) :
• Act as the primary shared technical resource and owner for the entire PF Pancake manufacturing line ensuring robust high-yield processes
• Provide expert engineering support and problem-solving for all PF Pancake manufacturing operations
• Oversee process control capacity planning and implement continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) to reduce defects and cycle time
• Provide tooling and fixture development oversight for the production area
• Lead the introduction of new manufacturing processes equipment and product lines (NPI support)
• Engineering Development :
• Play a crucial role in the development and growth of team members in their manufacturing engineering careers fostering a culture of technical excellence continuous learning and innovation
• Identify skill gaps and coordinate appropriate training and mentorship opportunities
• Establish best practices and standardized work for the manufacturing engineering function

What were looking for :

Bonus points for :

Must-have requirements :

$110000 - $185000 a year

Salary range for this full-time position equity benefits . The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include :

Competitive compensation with equity

12.5 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Generous parental leave policy

Health dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

#LI-Onsite

At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively Export Control Laws). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,CNC Programming,Lean,Machining,Tooling,CAD,CNC,Assembly Experience,SolidWorks,Kaizen,Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1