{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b692bfb8c5181c08b5d216a0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b692bfb8c5181c08b5d216a0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b692bfb8c5181c08b5d216a0","title":"Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Third Shift","description":"About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:\n\nCommonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.\n\nCombining 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.\n\nWe’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.\n\nNow 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.\n\nIf that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.\n\nJoin the power movement as Manager, Manufacturing Engineering\nThe Manager, Manufacturing Engineering for Weekend Operations provides technical and functional leadership for fourth and fifth shift manufacturing engineering activities. This role acts as the primary escalation point and communication pathway between weekend engineering and senior management, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and production objectives. The lead combines hands-on engineering with cross-functional coordination across Design, Quality, and Planning to facilitate rapid issue resolution and operational discipline in a high-complexity environment.\nThe Schedule:\nShift: Monday - Friday, third shift\nWhat you'll do:\nLead and coordinate the weekend Manufacturing Engineering organization, establishing priorities and aligning resources to meet production goals\nServe as the central technical escalation point for weekend operations, representing risks and requirements to senior leadership while cascading strategic direction to the team\nAct as the primary engineering interface for cross-functional technical decision-making, facilitating troubleshooting and resolution of complex process issues\nDrive manufacturing execution by partnering with Production and Quality to implement process standards, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives\nPromote a culture of safety, technical rigor, and operational excellence through Lean methodologies and data-driven problem solving\nWhat we're looking for:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field\nSignificant experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, or production operations leadership\nExperience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating engineering activities in a production environment\nStrong troubleshooting, technical decision-making, and operational leadership skills\nDemonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-complexity, fast-paced manufacturing environments with shifting priorities\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and organizational leadership capabilities\nExperience supporting off-shift or extended-hour manufacturing operations preferred\nLean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or operational excellence experience preferred\nBonus points for:\nExperience supporting off-shift or extended-hour manufacturing operations\nLean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or operational excellence certification/experience\nStrong technical judgment with the ability to make timely decisions under pressure and lead through influence\nMust-have requirements:\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally\nPerform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time\nDedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics\nWillingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call\nSalary 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:\nCompetitive compensation with equity\n13 Company-wide Holidays\nFlexible vacation days\n10 sick days\nGenerous parental leave policy\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with employer matching\nProfessional growth opportunities\nTeam-building activities\n#LI-Onsite\n\nAt CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThis role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws\"). 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The lead combines hands-on engineering with cross-functional coordination across Design, Quality, and Planning to facilitate rapid issue resolution and operational discipline in a high-complexity environment.\nThe Schedule:\nShift: Monday - Friday, third shift\nWhat you'll do:\nLead and coordinate the weekend Manufacturing Engineering organization, establishing priorities and aligning resources to meet production goals\nServe as the central technical escalation point for weekend operations, representing risks and requirements to senior leadership while cascading strategic direction to the team\nAct as the primary engineering interface for cross-functional technical decision-making, facilitating troubleshooting and resolution of complex process issues\nDrive manufacturing execution by partnering with Production and Quality to implement process standards, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives\nPromote a culture of safety, technical rigor, and operational excellence through Lean methodologies and data-driven problem solving\nWhat we're looking for:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field\nSignificant experience in manufacturing engineering, advanced manufacturing, or production operations leadership\nExperience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating engineering activities in a production environment\nStrong troubleshooting, technical decision-making, and operational leadership skills\nDemonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-complexity, fast-paced manufacturing environments with shifting priorities\nExcellent communication, collaboration, and organizational leadership capabilities\nExperience supporting off-shift or extended-hour manufacturing operations preferred\nLean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or operational excellence experience preferred\nBonus points for:\nExperience supporting off-shift or extended-hour manufacturing operations\nLean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or operational excellence certification/experience\nStrong technical judgment with the ability to make timely decisions under pressure and lead through influence\nMust-have requirements:\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally\nPerform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time\nDedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics\nWillingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call\nSalary 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:\nCompetitive compensation with equity\n13 Company-wide Holidays\nFlexible vacation days\n10 sick days\nGenerous parental leave policy\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with employer matching\nProfessional growth opportunities\nTeam-building activities\n#LI-Onsite\n\nAt CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.\n\nWe value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. 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