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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, they design and build commercially viable fusion power plants. Since 2018, they have raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making them the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
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 manufacturing and equipment engineering teams to identify, implement, and track 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 is to help the production team shorten the timeline to SPARC. Hours: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Work Friday, Saturday, Sunday
What you'll do:
- 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 focusing 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, hand tools
What we’re looking for:
- 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: Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio
- Commitment to safety and quality
- Ability to identify business/process improvement opportunities and communicate them to team/management
- Ability to create and monitor team performance metrics
- Desire to work/contribute in a fast-paced startup environment with daily changes
- Excellent communication (written/verbal) and teamwork skills
Bonus points for:
- Associate degree in Engineering related field or higher
- Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma principles
- Experience with manufacturing equipment development
- Electro-mechanical system design
- Electro-mechanical system maintenance
- Ability to represent the Company positively/professionally at all times
Must-have Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing or sitting for extended periods
- Dedication to safety mitigating industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with equity
- 13 Company-wide Holidays
- Flexible vacation days
- 10 sick days
- Generous parental leave policy
- Health dental vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Professional growth opportunities
- Team-building activities
CFS is building a mission-driven team committed to delivering clean, limitless fusion energy to the world. Their mission is to develop a fundamentally new source of clean energy to combat climate change. The company values integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique.
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