Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Recertification & Repair
Core
Own the end-to-end manufacturing process for recertification, repair, and refurbishment of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and major subassemblies, ensuring returned field assets meet standards for return to service.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Depot Operations & Recertification)
Builds
Recertified and repaired AUVs and major subassemblies for subsea exploration missions
Domain
Defense technology / Maritime robotics / Electromechanical hardware sustainment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
electromechanical hardware manufacturing, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, failure analysis, process owner leadership, tooling development, test flow definition, supply chain coordination, mentoring
Preferred skills
depot-level operation leadership, RMA process management, sustainment engineering practices, maritime robotics experience, high-voltage electrical systems knowledge, PLM/ERP systems proficiency
Technologies
JIRA, Siemens NX, Teamcenter, Oracle
Responsibilities
Lead intake and disposition of field returns including triage and failure analysis; Develop and maintain repair routings, work instructions, and inspection criteria; Define and own the recertification test flow; Close feedback loop to Design Engineering with field failure data; Stand up planning and material flows for refurbishment cycles; Mentor junior engineers and technicians
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership