Senior Industrial Engineer

Senior Industrial EngineerJoin the power movement as a Senior Industrial EngineerCFS aims to be the fastest, surest path to clean, limitless, fusion energy – in time to make a difference for climate change. In pursuit of that goal, we have ramped up a production factory to build many of the major assemblies that make up SPARC – our fusion power plant prototype. We aspire to run a lean, efficient production operation and we are looking to hire a senior industrial engineer to lead continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes as we work towards that aspiration. This role collaborates with our Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT/EIS (enterprise information systems) teams to improve our processes, remove roadblocks, and enhance operational efficiency in support of the overarching mission.What You’ll Do:Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects to rapidly improve manufacturing processes for the company's critical product linesDevelop strategies and business processes to grow and scale our manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations from R&D to full-scale production with a focus on reducing waste, improving product quality, increasing productivity, and improving employee quality of lifeIdentify, analyze, and improve bottlenecks on the production floor and in business processes through data collection, process flows, value stream mapping, and root cause analysisCreate standards, templates, and processes to mature the organization for production operations using tools such as Lean Six Sigma, value stream mapping, PFMEAs (process failure mode and effects analysis), 8D problem solving, change control plans, etc.Grow a company culture focused on continuous improvement. Author and facilitate training for the company on topics including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DFM (design for manufacturability)Support factory layout and simulation modeling and build out of future manufacturing facilitiesWork collaboratively with a cross-functional team of design engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, quality specialists, and supply chain specialists to brainstorm and innovate on efficient operations for the companyWhat We’re Looking For:Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management5+ years' experience as an industrial, lean, continuous improvement, or manufacturing engineer in an industrial production environmentExperience developing processes and procedures to transition from R&D into productionLean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt (or equivalent experience)Proficiency in continuous improvement methods and tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, DMAIC, etc.Project management experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver projects with desired results within specified budgets and timelinesExperience as a project facilitator and/or trainerStrong drive for continuous improvement and operational efficiencyHigh self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skillsStrong communication and collaborationData-driven decision makingBonus Points:Experience with Atlassian products including JIRA and ConfluenceExperience with ERP (enterprise resource planning) and MES (manufacturing execution system) softwareEssential Requirements:Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, sitting, or for extended periods of timeDedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenicsWillingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally$110,000 - $185,000 a yearSalary range for this full-time position plus equity plus 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 equity12.5 Company-wide HolidaysFlexible vacation days10 sick daysGenerous parental leave policyHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with employer matchingProfessional growth opportunitiesTeam-building activitiesAt 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.