Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment for maritime products at varying levels of maturity
• Design and optimize production processes for efficiency, scalability, and quality
• Create and review technical drawings, blueprints, and process maps
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase productivity
• Utilize Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance manufacturing operations
• Oversee the execution of manufacturing projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Design, Quality, and Supply Chain, to ensure smooth production ramp-up for new products
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve material quality and negotiate cost-effective solutions

Job requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
• Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
• Demonstrated ability to creatively deliver electromechanical hardware in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills with an expertise in manufacturing
• Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
• A strong passion for manufacturing and thirst for continuous improvement
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Experience in maritime robotics (AUVs, UUVs, USVs, subsea sensors)