Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical (Dive-XL)
Core
Senior manufacturing engineer leading mechanical systems for the Dive-XL autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) production line, ensuring build quality and process efficiency from first article to rate production.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (mechanical systems)
Builds
Large modular autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for defense applications
Domain
Defense / Underwater robotics / Mechanical manufacturing
Required skills
Root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone, 8D), Lean/continuous improvement, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), Manufacturing BOM/routing management, 3D CAD for fixture/tooling design, DFM/DFA, Python scripting for automation, Security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
Production line design and setup, Large welded aluminum structures, Subsea/pressure-rated hardware experience, PLM/ERP/MES workflow integration, Production data analysis (MATLAB, Minitab), Low-rate to rate production transition
Technologies
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ArsenalOS, Oracle ERP, Python, MATLAB, Minitab
Responsibilities
Lead root cause analysis on assembly problems and tooling failures; Resolve line-down mechanical issues to maintain schedule; Update manufacturing BOMs and routings in response to engineering changes; Design fixtures, lifting equipment, and assembly tooling; Track yield, throughput, and scrap metrics; Lay out workstations and specify heavy equipment/robotics; Drive DFM/DFA with design team; Mentor early-career engineers and technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC