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Saronic Technologies is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of production processes for autonomous surface vessel systems. This role sits at the critical intersection of product design and operational execution, balancing day-to-day support of active builds with long-term process development.
You will be responsible for designing, documenting, and optimizing manufacturing workflows for mechanical, electrical, and structural integration processes. Key responsibilities include owning Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews, incorporating feedback into future product iterations to improve build efficiency and cost. You will develop tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids to support repeatable builds with minimal variation.
Collaboration is central to this role. You will work closely with integration teams on work instruction development, technician training, and real-time build troubleshooting. You'll partner with quality engineers to define in-process inspection points and ensure first-pass yield, and coordinate with supply chain to align part readiness, kitting practices, and material flow with process needs.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining detailed documentation (process maps, test procedures, revision histories) and contributing to long-term capacity planning and production layout strategy.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles focused on complex electromechanical systems
- Proficiency in mechanical assembly, tooling development, and process validation
- Strong communication and documentation skills across engineering and production environments
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance (required for export-controlled information access)
PREFERRED:
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or regulated product environments
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma tools
- CAD proficiency and ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and 3D models
