Senior Supplier Development Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Devens, MA, USA

Posted on: 2024-10-29

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

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 Senior Supplier Development Engineer

The Senior Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) will act as a technical liaison between the supplier and internal customers, such as engineering, quality, procurement, and program management. The SDE’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.

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:

Physically be on-site at vendors for long periods of time

Review and advise on engineering requirements for complex machined components and manufactured assemblies to guarantee quality without imposing unnecessary restrictions

Be a Change Agent - identifying gaps in processes, articulating what needs to be done to close those gaps and holding vendors accountable with concrete timelines

Timely resolution of schedule-critical, supplier-related challenges to ensure key milestones are met, without sacrificing quality

Foster an environment focused on rapid execution while continually considering how to improve for future production at a much larger scale

Inspect parts using different measurement tools and interpret inspection reports to communicate results to stakeholders of varying technical experience

Implement required process controls and quality plans

Support ISO 9001:2015 implementation

Support creation of manufacturing instructions and Ops Sheets to guarantee quality critical characteristics

Develop in-process inspection and test procedures

Process capability studies and Measurement Systems Analysis

Coach and collaborate, sharing lessons learned, with a cross-functional team of manufacturing, design, and operations engineers to establish a high-quality manufacturing line

Drive cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates

Author contract documents with Legal. Manage contracts ensuring performance of the supplier to contract obligations. Understand interrelationships between contracts and terms while applying creativity and sound business reasoning to interpret application of contract to business needs.

Establish preferred suppliers by category and confidently advocate for/against their use on future projects. Create and implement related management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs of the supply base.

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 the design and manufacturing phases, ensuring optimal production processes (i.e. DFM)

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)

Master’s Degree is a plus

Certifications preferred: Six Sigma Certification (Yellow, Green or Black)

6+ years of experience in Engineering or Supply Chain

Equivalent project complexity, experience, and education will be considered

Perform advanced technical activities such as Supplier Assessments & Audits, including Quality Management System (e.g., ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949)

Perform advanced technical activities such as Product (e.g., Machining) and Special Process (e.g., Plating, Heat treat, Welding)

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

Specific knowledge regarding machine shop manufacturing

Magnet manufacturing

Ability to design, establish and implement supplier quality improvement processes and procedures

Implementation and management of ERP or other procurement tools

Ability to teach and educate others with little background on the subject

Creative negotiating skills

Experience with MS Office

Exceptional communications skills

Strong collaboration and relationship building skills with suppliers and cross-functional teams

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks while priorities are continually evolving

Works with Integrity

Strong Customer Service skills

Remarkable analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making

Works well under pressure

Possesses excellent judgment

Familiarity with CAD

Working knowledge of GD&T

Meticulously detailed and organized

Bonus points:

Experience managing multiple levels of staff

Experience in a start-up or high growth environment

Experience in manufacturing environment

Experience in Automotive or Aerospace

Essential Requirements:

Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.

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

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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Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Full time

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Full time

Renewables