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 nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
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.
The Senior Supplier Development Engineer role is to partner with different business units, such as Design Engineering, R&D, Quality and Procurement, to coach & develop critical suppliers in achieving performance targets, expanding capacity, hitting certain quality requirements and providing consistent product.
The Senior Supplier Development Engineer role is to partner with different business units, such as Design Engineering, R&D, Quality and Procurement, to coach & develop critical suppliers in achieving performance targets, expanding capacity, hitting certain quality requirements and providing consistent product.
Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
• Competitive compensation with equity
• 12.5 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities
What you'll do:
Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause investigations while ensuring effective corrective action implementation
Perform on-site and virtual audits for new domestic and international suppliers
Analyze supplier capabilities and approve suppliers for use in providing specific products or services
Partner with Engineering to support defining program quality requirements for specific components.
Train suppliers on CFS quality requirements and systems
Review and approve quality deliverables from suppliers
Partner with Buyers, Category Managers, and Supplier Integration Managers to provide formal input on source selection decisions while ensuring quality risks are mitigated
Conduct or support first article inspections
Monitor and observe test procedures
Inspect parts accurately using approved measurement tools and interpret inspection reports. Develop inspection and test procedures
Design and develop required process controls and quality plans
Facilitate the creation and execution of PFMEA processes and applicable elements of APQP
Support ISO 9001 implementation
Support creation of manufacturing instructions to document quality critical characteristics
Perform process capability studies and measurement systems analysis
Collaborate with a cross-functional team of Buyers and Manufacturing, Design, and Operations Engineers to establish high-quality manufacturing lines and system prototypes
Support cost reduction projects including planning, coordinating with stakeholders, estimating completion, and project updates
Be a Change Agent. Identify gaps in processes, articulating gap closure plans, and manage performance improvement against a specified schedule
Partner with Supplier Integration Managers on capability identification and development. Support and monitor production ramp-up and capacity expansion projects.
Support internal and external negotiations at high levels or with persons of influence frequently
Support the development of contractual documents with Legal and Supply Chain
Establish preferred suppliers by category. Create and implement related management programs to develop, continuously improve, manage the performance of, and monitor KPIs and KPOs within 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
What we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
7+ years experience in Supplier Development or Quality roles
Experience with chemical production and industrial process equipment fabrication
Experience with advanced technical activities such as supplier assessments & audits, including Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949)
Knowledge of advanced technical activities such as product manufacturing (e.g., machining), special processes (e.g., Plating, Heat treat, Welding), and chemical manufacturing
Mastery of specialized quality tools such PPAP (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA) capacity analysis and Lean Six Sigma initiatives
Experience in developing and implementing continuous improvement projects
Experience using ERP systems and other procurement tools
Demonstrated ability to teach and educate others that have little background on the subject at hand
Experience with Google Suite
Exceptional communications skills
Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
Time management skills
Works with Integrity
Strong customer service skills
Remarkable problem-solving skills
Works well under pressure
Possesses excellent judgment
Effectively partners with suppliers within a global supply base
Bonus points for:
Masters Degree
Certifications preferred: Six Sigma Certification (Yellow, Green or Black Belt) (preferred) and/or ISM / ASCM certification(s)
Experience in a start-up or high growth environment
Experience in manufacturing environment
Experience in highly regulated industries
Must-have Requirements:
Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc.
Perform extended periods of phone or teleconference work
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly; travel expected to be minimum 25%
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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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.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
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