Staff Supply Chain Engineer – Molten Salts

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

. Partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, manufacturing, and inventory performance .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier quality management, including conducting audits, managing Non-Conformance Reports, and implementing quality improvement processes. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing reliability and efficiency while adhering to compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Management ExperienceQuality Management Systems (ISO 9001, AS 9100, IATF 16949)PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSABachelor’s Degree in Engineering6+ Years in Manufacturing

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Hard Skills

Supplier AssessmentsRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical ReviewsProcess ImprovementQuality Control2D Blueprint InterpretationLean Six SigmaCapacity AnalysisSupplier Relationship ManagementProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Creative NegotiatingCollaborationCommunicationPrioritizationCustomer Service

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingChemical PlantsIndustrial EngineeringSupply Chain ComplianceAPQPFirst Article InspectionQuality SignalsNCR ManagementSupplier Quality ProcessesIndustrial Hazards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SaltStack

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with suppliers to improve quality, delivery, manufacturing, and inventory performance
Conduct new supplier audits and review technical quality documentation
Conduct onsite supplier visits for problem-solving, root cause analysis, cross-functional resolution, and development
Manage quality issues and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
Support procurement and engineering activities, including quality control, defining quality and technical requirements, supplier selection, and supplier relationship management
Develop and implement reliability improvements in designs and manufacturing
Provide technical reviews and advice on drawings, specifications, and material requirements
Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, design, operations, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve material and processing challenges
Identify process gaps, define corrective actions, and hold vendors accountable to timelines
Facilitate PFMEA and applicable APQP processes
Support manufacturing instructions documenting quality-critical characteristics
Spend extended periods onsite at vendors and participate in supplier plant start-ups
Project-manage new production line and plant launches as the molten salt supply chain scales
Expedite new molten salt production lines and plants according to CFS business needs
Adhere to supply chain, procurement, intellectual property, and export compliance policies
Develop quality signals and processes with production operations, inspection, shipping/receiving, and engineering teams
Drive improvements to system reliability, manufacturability, and efficiency
Lead supplier quality failure investigations and mitigate root causes
Identify risk-reduction and design/process simplification opportunities
Review acceptance and qualification of new supplier capabilities
Monitor supplier capabilities for unknown risks and resolve issues
Assess supplier-process changes and cross-functional impacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering
6+ years’ related work experience in a manufacturing
Experience with chemical plants
Supplier management experience
Deep manufacturing, industrial engineering, process expertise, and ability to learn new parts and systems quickly
Experience performing Supplier Assessments & Audits, including Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001, AS 9100, and IATF 16949
Experience with PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, capacity analysis, and Lean Six Sigma initiatives
Ability to design, establish, and implement supplier quality improvement processes and procedures
Technical knowledge of 2D blueprints and model drawings
Knowledge of supplier quality processes, including PPAP, APQP, first article inspection reports, supplier relationship management, coordination, and communication
Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods
Willingness to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call regularly
Ability to work in a facility containing industrial hazards, including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
Creative negotiating, communication, collaboration, prioritization, customer service, problem-solving, judgment, and ability to work under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with equity
13 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