Chemical Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Devens, MA, United States

Posted on: 2024-12-02

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.

CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost.

The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.

If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.

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 Chemical Engineer

The chemical engineer will act as a technical liaison between suppliers and internal customers, such as engineering, quality, procurement, and program management. The engineer’s goal is to foster strong relationships with our suppliers, while best understanding which suppliers are struggling to achieve rate, hit certain quality requirements and provide consistent product.

This position will support the chemical commodity, with a focus on molten salts, fueling, and tritium systems.

#LI-Hybrid

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.

What you'll do:

Spend time physically on-site at vendors to resolve issues and develop supply base

Identify and assess new vendors, evaluate performance, and create feedback loops with internal stakeholders

Design, establish, and implement supplier quality improvement processes and procedures

Develop in-process inspection and test procedures

Apply technical engineering skillset to analyze processes, troubleshoot and reduce incidence of defects, perform quality control functions, and drive schedule and cost savings

Establish preferred suppliers by category. Create and implement related management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base.

Facilitate the creation and execution of PFMEA processes and applicable elements of APQP

Enforce internal standards and requirements

Establish and revise specifications to define requirements

Support ISO 9001:2015 implementation

Coach and collaborate with a cross-functional team of manufacturing, design, and operations engineers to establish a high-quality manufacturing pipeline

Lead and mentor team members.

Skillfully balance the price, delivery, quality, service, and value tradeoffs and rationalize the supply base

Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance.

Negotiate internally and externally at high levels or with persons of influence frequently

Provide technical guidance and support during design and manufacturing phases

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Certifications Preferred: Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, or Black)

6+ years experience in Engineering or Supply Chain; equivalent project complexity, experience, and education will be considered

Utilize specialized quality tools such PPAP (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA), capacity analysis, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks while priorities are continually evolving

Specific knowledge regarding chemical processing and manufacturing

Bonus points for:

Master’s Degree

Specific knowledge regarding tritium, hydrogen separations, or molten salts

Experience in a start-up or high growth environment

Experience in manufacturing environment

Experience in Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Power Generation, or Automotive

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Full time

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Full time

Renewables