Manufacturing Process Manager - Pre-Assembly
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Devens, MA, USA
Posted on Dec 5, 2024
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, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.
Now 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.
If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as a Manufacturing Process Manager - Pre-Assembly
As a Manufacturing Process Manager on the Assembly Team at CFS, you will be responsible for oversight, management, and project leadership for the completion of the assembly activities to construct our next-generation SPARC tokamak device. You will guide both the technician teams and project management teams under your purview to execute the plan on-schedule and to high quality completeness. Your job is to set the technician teams on the right path to meet the plan, make the hard calls and push through major issues to find fast and efficient resolution, look ahead and adjust plans or processes accordingly, and to generally keep assembly moving smoothly and on-track. You will be responsible for knowing the assembly processes through-and-through, and making decisions on adjustments and modifications to the process. These assembly activities will include the handling, alignment, and mechanical integration of large electromagnetic coils, plasma-facing tile assemblies, vacuum vessels, RF antennas, instrumentation systems, support structures, tooling and manipulation equipment, small precise diagnostic systems, and superconducting cable bundles, all together into a tightly packed and highly integrated central device. You will use your extensive experience in the management of fast-paced, dynamic, and multi-faceted manufacturing or large mechanical construction projects to facilitate the efficient completion of SPARC, and then provide updates to the Assembly Team and CFS groups on the status and pace of the work. During this you will work directly and collaboratively with the tokamak engineers, the assembly engineers, the metrology group, the quality group, and many other team-members to ensure correct and precise completion of the components, and identify and help resolve issues as they arise during the build process.
This role is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to accelerate the development of fusion energy by ensuring SPARC is built on time and to high quality!
What you'll do:
- General management of the SPARC assembly process and progress, technician groups, and schedule, to ensure efficient, on-time, and high quality completion of the tokamak device
- Guide the technician supervisor and technician groups; ensuring they are competently and safely following work instructions and are delivering quality parts
- Coordination of all assembly activities among the work from other groups, such as simultaneous metrology and commissioning activities
- Oversight and guidance of the technical project manager for ongoing management and organization of the detailed assembly schedule with all daily and weekly tasks. Looking ahead on issues or part delivery schedules that may affect assembly and adjusting plans accordingly.
- Work across departments to properly balance Assembly priorities and needs, making sure that the assembly process gets what it needs from Manufacturing, Inventory, R&D, IT, or other groups to continue the process running smoothly and efficiently
- Update the team and leadership on the work, issues, and overall progress of assembly
- Efficient resolution of major issues that arise during assembly work, working with the engineering and assembly process teams to quickly come up with and execute a solution
- Participate in developing strategies to quickly overcome non-conformances encountered in the field
What we’re looking for:
- Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Construction Management, or Aerospace Engineering B.S.
- 5 to 7 years of experience in general management of large, complex, and fast-paced manufacturing or construction processes
- Experience with manufacturing process work order and tracking software
- Experience with long-term (multi-month to multi-year) project planning
- Experience leading teams of supervisors, managers, and technicians, with a total team size of 10 people or more people
Bonus points for:
- 8+ years of experience in general management of large, complex, and fast-paced manufacturing or construction processes
- Hands-on experience with standard joining methods (welding, bolted interfaces and flanges, etc.)
- Experience with large lifting operations experience (>25 Tons), with additional complex handling (rotations)
- Experience with metrology, high-vacuum processes, leak checking, tool sourcing and development, NX
- Experience leading teams of supervisors, managers, and technicians, with a total team size of 20 people or more people
- Knowledge of standard joining methods (bolted interfaces, welding, etc.)
- Knowledge of machining processes and best practices
- Knowledge of common methods and best practices with lifting and movement
- Exceptional, fast decision making and management of multiple simultaneous sub-projects
- Creative and imaginative problem solving and troubleshooting
- Exceptional long term strategy planning
- Highly safety conscious and proactive
- Ability to clearly express and critique ideas
- Aptitude to use data to drive decisions
- The ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Must-have Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, climbing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
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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.
We 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.