Manager, Field Mechanical Engineering

About the role

The Manager, Field Mechanical Engineering

Assembly at Commonwealth Fusion Systems is a critical leadership position focused on the hands-on execution and optimization of the SPARC assembly process. In this role, you will own the engineering integrity of specific work stations, ensuring that assembly kits are complete and procedures are flawless before any physical work commences. You will lead the troubleshooting of first-time assembly failures, diagnosing issues and mapping symptoms directly to root causes to prevent recurrence. This position requires you to act as the primary liaison between the assembly floor and adjacent technical teams, fostering a culture of precision and continuous improvement. You will design and implement new tools and fixtures that must align perfectly with complex coil geometries while adhering to strict safety and tolerance standards. Success in this role depends on your ability to manage daily shifts in assembly strategy and work orders with calm, technical leadership. Ultimately, you will ensure the smooth flow of the assembly line by standardizing changeovers and maintaining rigorous process documentation.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and validate the intake process for incoming assembly kits, verifying completeness and readiness for production before any build activities begin.
• Create specialized tools and fixtures that interact with intricate coil geometries, ensuring strict adherence to tolerance and safety regulations during assembly.
• Review alignment data after every single shift and proactively adjust fixtures to maintain strict positioning targets for coils and structural components.
• Lead the troubleshooting of first-time and repeat assembly failures, mapping observed symptoms to root causes to drive immediate corrective action.
• Develop new standardized procedures for workstation changeovers aimed at reducing downtime and simplifying setup tasks for the entire team.
• Collaborate closely with the metrology group to align measurement routines with coil placement specifications, ensuring data accuracy and physical conformity.
• Coordinate synchronously with adjacent assembly teams to manage workflow, share risk insights, and update process documentation in real time.
• Oversee the shipping of completed subsections, ensuring all changes are documented, components are tagged correctly, and tracking records are updated with precision.
• Maintain the integrity of the assembly process by managing daily changes in strategy and work orders using strong engineering judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Act as the go-to expert for complex assembly challenges, using hands-on engineering skills to unblock the production line and keep the schedule on track.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical field as a mandatory baseline for this position.
• Bring a minimum of three years of direct experience in mechanical assembly or a similar hands-on manufacturing role.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, translating two-dimensional plans into precise physical assembly steps.
• Be fully comfortable working with tools and instrumentation in environments that feature heat, significant noise, and moving machinery.
• Confirm availability for authorized overtime, recognizing that project timelines may demand additional capacity to meet critical milestones.
• Show a proven track record of working safely and effectively in a manufacturing or engineering shop floor setting.
• Possess strong attention to detail, ensuring that every assembly step is completed accurately to meet strict quality standards.
• Understand the importance of documentation, ensuring that all changes, tags, and tracking records are handled with accuracy and diligence.

Nice to have

• Direct experience with high precision systems or fusion energy apparatus is preferred for this role.

Practical notes

• Details on the official application page should be confirmed by the candidate.
• Hours are full-time.
• Travel is not mentioned in the source material.
• Visa sponsorship information is not provided in the source material.
• No application deadline is specified in the source material.