Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)

Senior Quality Engineer

Somerville, MA, US

In-personFull time roleSenior Level

About 1 month ago

About the Job

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 Senior Quality Engineer

CFS is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer. This role is instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the highest levels of quality for our HTS Magnet production and SPARC Project. The successful candidate will have a crucial role in defining quality requirements for designs, overseeing manufacturing processes, and ensuring the developed products meet design requirements.

As a proactive problem solver, the Senior Quality Engineer will collaborate with Design, R&D, Supplier Quality and Manufacturing teams to develop risk informed QA controls to positively impact CFS mission.

What you'll do:

Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers and quality professionals to develop, define, and implement quality requirements for designs and manufacturing processes
Facilitate the creation and successful execution of PFMEAs, Control Plans and Quality Plans for manufacturing and installation of several sub-systems that integrate into the SPARC project
Develop effective measurement systems and quality inspection methods to ensure all manufactured components meet quality requirements
Provide oversight and leadership in the dispositioning of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Root Cause and Corrective Action initiatives
Support the supplier quality team in overseeing the quality performance of our suppliers, implementing appropriate action plans when needed
Collect manufacturing data and conduct statistical analysis using control charts, process capability studies and Measurement System Analysis. Quickly escalate important insights to Operations
Support creation of detailed manufacturing instructions to document quality critical characteristics
Promptly escalate manufacturing nonconformances and conduct 8D Root Cause Analysis and implement Corrective Actions
Play a leading role in developing quality requirements and inspection plans for assembly and commissioning activities, ensuring adherence to engineering requirements
Regularly collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data, using statistical analysis methods to drive quality improvements.
Provide oversight on high priority Quality Inspections for the project

What we’re looking for:

BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Material Science or Manufacturing Engineering
Minimum 5 years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing environment
ISO 9001-2015, Six Sigma, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability Analysis, PFMEA, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), APQP
GD&T and Metrology
Knowledge of NDE (non-destructive evaluation) methods including dye penetrant, ultrasonic, computerized tomography, and x-ray
Minitab or JMP, MS Excel (including VBA), MS Visio
Excellent communication and organization skills

Bonus points for:

Experience with Welding Process and Nondestructive Testing
Experience with assembly of large metallic components
Experience with CMM or Romer Arm

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
May require working long hours occasionally
Extended activities such as typing, standing, sitting, etc.
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

#LI-Onsite

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.

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS)

Cambridge, MA, USA

51-100

<p>The world needs a fundamentally new source of clean energy to meet our growing energy demands and combat climate change. Scientists have been studying fusion for decades and have made significant progress, but have yet to achieve its potential as a commercial power source. However, its promise has continued to drive interest with the understanding that successfully deployed fusion power would transform the world’s energy landscape.</p> <p>Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) was spun out of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage the decades of fusion research combined with the innovation and speed of the private sector. Supported by the world’s leading investors in breakthrough energy technologies, the CFS team is uniquely positioned to deliver the fastest path to commercial fusion energy. CFS has assembled a world-class team to design and build fusion machines. This team includes experts in magnets, manufacturing, and plasma physics dedicated to the mission of delivering clean, limitless fusion power to the world.</p>

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