Manufacturing Engineer Job Description As a Manufacturing Engineer at Vatn Systems, you will be responsible for rapidly iterating and building processes and advanced tooling for cutting-edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. This responsibility includes Design for Manufacturability, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns.
Primary Responsibilities:- Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products
- Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc
- Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes
- Work with upstream engineering teams to ensure designs are manufacturable at scale
- Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metal/plastic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production
- Work with technicians and other engineers in a hands-on fashion building prototype and production grade hardware
- Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts
- Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc
Required Qualifications:- Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
- 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
- Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware to spec in a start-up environment
- Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
- Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Has a never-ending sense of urgency and enthusiasm
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with AUVs, ROVs, or other marine robotic systems
- Experience with pressure vessels and/or pressure systems/equipment
- IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or J-STD-001 certifications
- Knowledge of fiber optics, sonar systems, acoustic sensors, or marine navigation systems
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and MES platforms for tracking work orders and materials
- Previous involvement in NPI programs with exposure to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies
- Understanding of marine corrosion prevention and subsea sealing techniques
