Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Maritime Systems

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manufacturing Process: Design, develop, and qualify robust manufacturing processes for complex maritime systems, from component fabrication and sub-assembly through final vehicle integration and testing.
• Manufacturing Planning: Author and maintain comprehensive manufacturing plans, translate complex 2D/3D engineering drawings into clear work instructions, and create optimized process routings in our MES (Forge).
• Own the creation and maintenance of the Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM), ensuring accurate translation from the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM) and meticulously documenting the as-built configuration.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and producibility assessments, providing critical, data-driven feedback to the design team to optimize for cost, quality, and scalability.
• Identify, specify, and qualify all tooling, fixtures, and test equipment required to support manufacturing and assembly operations in accordance with program requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by leading process validation activities, applying statistical methods, and performing root cause analysis to resolve manufacturing discrepancies and enhance production efficiency.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between design engineering, supply chain, and production operations, ensuring alignment and resolving issues to meet delivery commitments.
• Provide hands-on, on-floor engineering support during new product introduction (NPI), critical build phases, and troubleshooting activities.

Job requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, with a demonstrated background in both manufacturing process development and production planning.
• Proven experience in a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment, successfully taking complex products from design into a production environment.
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and techniques (e.g., mechanical assembly, electrical integration, composite fabrication, precision machining).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings and technical specifications, including an understanding of GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Product Data Management (PDM) software.
• Ability to thrive and communicate effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly scaling R&D and production environment.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.