Mechanical Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

$90K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
  • 4+ years in mechanical, manufacturing, or quality engineering
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on manufacturing support on production lines
  • Assess design producibility for continuous improvement
  • Update design documentation based on pilot feedback
  • Assess and address non-conformances
  • Participate in root cause investigations
  • Lead prototyping efforts to reduce manufacturing risk
  • Organize design for manufacturing reviews

Benefits

  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Be part of a team producing innovative superconducting magnet designs
  • Opportunity to collaborate with diverse engineering disciplines
  • Engage in continuous improvement and design enhancement initiatives
  • Chance to contribute to the creation of manufacturing standards and work instructions
Full Job Description
Join the power movement as a Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to focus on the integration of design and manufacturing engineering. The successful candidate will be part of the team that implements first of a kind superconducting magnet designs into a production line. This role is part of the magnet design group and acts as that group's liaison to production staff. This role requires close collaboration with other design engineers, as well as with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, R&D, and equipment engineers.

What you'll do:

  • Provide on-floor, hands-on manufacturing support for pilot and production lines
  • Assess the producibility of designs and provide continuous design improvement
  • Update design documentation with feedback from prototype and pilot builds
  • Assess non-conformances
  • Participate in root cause investigations
  • Suggest and lead prototyping efforts that reduce risk during manufacturing start-up
  • Create standard procedures and contribute to the creation of work instructions
  • Organize and lead design for manufacturing reviews
  • Work with production teams to improve process and/or equipment


What we're looking for:

  • BS in technical field - Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (ex. Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial, Materials, etc)
  • 4+ years' experience in mechanical, manufacturing, or quality engineering
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills


Bonus points for:

  • Basic CAD skills (NX preferred, any acceptable)
  • Expertise in AMSE Y14 GD&T principles
  • Experience in a production environment
  • Design experience of large industrial equipment
  • Design experience with any of the following:
    • Composite materials
    • Welding
    • Vacuum systems
  • Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles
  • Knowledge of quality systems and formal RCCA processes


Must-have requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time
  • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics


$90,000 - $145,000 a year

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At 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.

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