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FPC Franchise

Design Process Director

FPC Franchise, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,


Design Process Director, Engineering

Devens, MAFull-time /Hybrid

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy. CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. Our mission is to deploy compact fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well and bring new perspectives.As the CAD Team Leader for the SPARC, you will manage the designers, create and maintain the CAD standards, and be responsible for the design databases.

This team member will:

Lead the CFS CAD team

Hire and develop outstanding CAD designers

Work cross-functionally with project leaders to understand their CAD needs and manage the team's work accordingly

Create workflows, processes, metrics, and delivery goals for the team

Set clear CAD design standards and ensure alignment with project needs

Ensure released drawings and models are correct and of high quality

Manage the SPARC design database

Drive the team to meet deadlines

Provide guidance to ensure operational and technical excellence

Work with other SPARC engineering team leaders to resolve technical issues

Recommend best practices for solutions to meet SPARC needs

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline)

10+ years of design experience in a product development environment with strong 3D design skills

Experience with tightly tolerance large structural components

Experience with complex dynamic assemblies

3+ years of supervisory experience with at least 10 individuals

Experience designing for extreme thermal variations

Ability to develop and manage design procedures

Experience with CAD design tools such as: NX, Solidworks, Creo, etc.

Ability to clearly express and critique ideas

Attention to detail

Emphasis on elegance and simplicity over complexity

Understanding manufacturing methods and their impact on designs

Drive towards commercially viable solutions

Values that align with our company’s values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique

Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:

Teamcenter power user

In-depth GDT experience

Experience designing for ultra high vacuum environments

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

CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced environment and align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. We deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.

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