- Robot type
- Marine and Space · Defense
- Location
- BrownsvilleTexasUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Mar 27, 2026
Full-time
Production Engineering Manager
Job description
The Production Engineering Manager leads the development of the production engineering function required to stand up and scale shipyard manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for defining the build strategy, developing production processes, and ensuring that vessel designs are compatible with facility capabilities.
The Production Engineering Manager serves as the technical bridge between engineering, manufacturing, and facilities, translating ship designs into efficient and executable production plans.
A critical component of the role is developing and maintaining the Facilities Production Manual, which provides engineering teams with the design constraints and manufacturing…
Job responsibilities
- Production Build Strategy Define and maintain the shipyard’s production build strategy, including panelization, block construction, and erection sequencing.
- Develop block breakdown structures and manufacturing strategies aligned with facility capabilities.
- Ensure vessel designs align with yard constraints such as crane capacities, transportation limits, and assembly workflows.
Job requirements
- Required 8+ years experience in shipbuilding, heavy manufacturing, or large-scale industrial production engineering.
- Strong experience developing build strategies for large fabricated structures.
- Experience with heavy lift engineering, rigging, or large assembly operations.
- Demonstrated ability to translate product design into manufacturing processes.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations teams.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Occasional standing and walking within the office
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment