Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Somerville, United States - Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Description

The manufacturing engineering manager will be responsible for leading and contributing to the manufacturing process development for magnet components and assemblies to grow the production line from development to full scale production.

They are responsible for developing and qualifying manufacturing techniques both in house and at external machine shops and vendors. Their areas of focus are hardware process development, work instruction authoring, nonconformance resolution, and capacity modeling.


This team member will:

Manage a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for manufacturing process development Organize project milestones and schedule to meet strategic targetsCommunicate project status, risks, and resource requirements to the team & leadershipOwn process development of the manufacturing line for HTS magnets from initial low-volume R&D to full-scale productionDevelop and qualify manufacturing techniques, processes, flow maps, and work instructions for superconducting magnet components and assembliesTroubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvementWork with external vendors and suppliers to support hardware delivery per production schedulesEstablish and execute plans for future factory expansion, including capital equipment and floor layoutsImplement DFM (design for manufacturability) and PFMEA (process failure mode and effects analysis) methodology and statistical process controls to set up a reliable, low defect manufacturing lineInfluence make vs.

buy decisions and work with external vendors to augment internal capabilitiesThe ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering field is required5+ years' experience as a manufacturing engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems5+ years' experience leading an engineering teamExperience taking products from R&D into production, including developing manufacturing techniques to transition from manual to automated processesProject management experience working with internal customers and external vendors to deliver manufactured hardware within specified timelines and budgets Proficiency in work instruction writing, material planning, process mapping, and capacity modelingHigh self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:10+ years' experience as a manufacturing engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems10+ years' experience leading and engineering teamExperience with magnets, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or VPI (vacuum pressure impregnation) is preferredExperience with the application of Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbsPerform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, sitting for extended periods of timeDedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenicsWillingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally#LI-Onsite