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.
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. To execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.
The Supplier Development Engineer role is to partner with both internal and external stakeholder (design engineering, quality, procurement, operations and suppliers) to best understand needs of the business/project and establish a capable supply base to support those needs. This will include both identifying, on-boarding and developing new suppliers as well as working with incumbent partners that are struggling to achieve rate, hit certain quality requirements and provide consistent product.
CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis 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, ordinance, or regulation.
This team member will:
Become an integral part of the overall assigned system/commodity teams. Identify needs, develop gaps from what is in place today vs what will be needed in future and work cross-functionally to develop action plans to close the gapsTake active part in internal and external technical and design reviews (PDR; CDR; FDR) and provide insight & recommendations to make the designs more robustDevelop a list of suppliers, both by region and by capabilities, and work with procurement and engineering to establish a development plan catered to each supplier, if necessaryIdentify opportunities to remove/reduce complexity in designs for more efficient manufacturing process and establish built-in quality standards to address high-impact and repeating non-conformancesActively participate and lead, as appropriate, the development and execution of inspection plans with standard measurement tools and review/approval inspection reports, PFMEA process capabilities studies and applicable elements of the APQPEstablish acceptance criteria for various electronic part types (controllers, sensors, power systems, wire harnessing, power supplies, electro-mechanical systems etc.)Develop manufacturing instructions to document quality critical characteristics including in-process inspection & testingCoach and collaborate with a cross-functional team of manufacturing, design, and operations engineers to establish a high-quality manufacturing lineBe an active member of cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updatesEstablish preferred suppliers by category. Create and implement related management programs to develop, improve and manage KPIs of the supply baseSkillfully 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 influenceSupport ISO 9001:2015 implementationPhysically be on-site at vendors for extended periods of time on an as needed basisThe ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringSolid understanding of electronics design, manufacturing, testing and packaging requirementsPerform advanced technical activities such as Supplier Assessments & Audits, including Quality Management System (e.g., ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949)Familiarity with AS6081 testing requirements for counterfeit materials Utilize specialized quality tools such PPAP (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA) capacity analysis and Lean Six Sigma initiativesAbility to design, establish and implement supplier quality improvement processes and procedures.Implementation and management of ERP or other procurement toolsAbility to teach and educate others with little background on the subjectCreative negotiating skillsExperience with MS OfficeExceptional communications skillsStrong collaboration and relationship building skillsAbility to prioritize and execute tasksWorks with IntegrityStrong Customer Service skillsSolid problem-solving skillsWorks well under pressurePossesses excellent judgmentAdditional preferred experience and/or qualifications:
Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in an Engineering disciplineSix Sigma Certification (Yellow, Green or Black)Experience in people management Experience in a start-up or high growth environmentExperience in Automotive or AerospacePerform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of timeWillingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.