Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical (Dive-XL)
Core
Own manufacturing for major Dive-XL assembly structures (frame weldments, pressure housings, buoyancy) from first article through rate production.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (mechanical systems)
Builds
Large autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) structures and tooling
Domain
Defense / Underwater robotics / Mechanical manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical fundamentals, hands-on build experience (machining, welding, fabrication), GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, bolted and welded joint design, 3D CAD for fixture and tooling design, manufacturing BOM creation, work instruction writing, DFM/DFA feedback, work cell layout, data analysis for automation optimization
Preferred skills
Large welded frames, composites, buoyancy materials, subsea or pressure-rated hardware, electromechanical systems, AS9100/AS9102, PFMEA, MRL, Risk Assessments, PLM/MES/ERP integration, low-volume high-mix production line setup
Technologies
Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ArsenalOS, Oracle ERP
Responsibilities
Design fixtures, lifting equipment, and assembly tooling; Build manufacturing BOMs and write routings/work instructions; Provide DFM/DFA feedback to design team; Connect PLM, MES, and ERP systems; Lay out work cells and support robotic/automated equipment; Analyze labor, yield, and cycle-time data to optimize automation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
