Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Manufacturing Engineer - First Shift
$107K–$160K
Devens, MA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years; experience transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
About the job
Transitions new products from research and development into full-scale manufacturing by developing and qualifying processes and improving production readiness.
What you'll do
- Develop, implement, and qualify manufacturing processes to meet quality, cost, and production-rate targets.
- Design and optimize production layouts, tooling, and fixtures; conduct DFM and DFA analysis.
- Create process documentation, support production personnel, and resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including transitioning products from R&D to manufacturing.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally; willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.
Nice to have
- Experience with magnets, thermo-mechanical assemblies, machining, welding, and/or vacuum systems.
- Experience with CAD software.
Pay
USD 107,000–160,000 per-year-salary (base salary)
Tools
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, CAD software, pFMEA’s, SOPs, GD&T
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