
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly - Second Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems · Devens, MA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (industrial) in Devens, MA.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, Automation, Tooling
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $100k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 32 live postings that list pay, out of 68 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 67 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$137k, from 28 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 54%
- ✓ Lean 51%
- ✓ Automation 44%
- Root cause 37%
- ✓ Six Sigma 35%
- ✓ SolidWorks 35%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens
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Full description from Commonwealth Fusion SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you'll do
- ◆Develop and implement new manufacturing lines within a high-mix, low volume environment
- ◆Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure product quality
- ◆Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process flow diagrams
- ◆Collaborate with product design and development teams to ensure manufacturability of new products
- ◆Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance production performance
- ◆Lead the design and procurement of tools, fixtures, and equipment required for efficient production
- ◆Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions
- ◆Conduct time and motion studies to determine optimal production methods and labor utilization
- ◆Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices across the facility
- ◆Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
- ◆Evaluate new technologies and automation solutions to enhance manufacturing capabilities
requirements
- ✓Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- ✓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
- ✓Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
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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 we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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.
Join the power movement as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly
We are seeking a detail-oriented, innovative, and results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality across the production line. This role involves close collaboration with design engineers, production staff, quality assurance, and supply chain teams.
What we're looking for
- •Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- •7+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role
- •Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems
- •Proficient in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and manufacturing ERP systems
- •Ability to balance autonomy with disciplined escalation
- •Leadership through hands-on engagement
- •Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- •Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- •Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Bonus points for
- +Experience with clean lines
- +Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
Must-have
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