Junior Manufacturing Engineer

BlackSea Technologies; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 43,490 - 73,357; Full time

Job summary

BlackSea Technologies in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support various programs, focusing on Small USV production. The role requires 3+ years of experience and expertise in engineering drawings and BOMs. Responsibilities include integrating new products, maintaining technical documents, and collaborating with teams to improve production processes. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. The position offers an opportunity to work in a creative tech environment solving complex maritime challenges.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Self‑directed and actively seeks tasks to improve production.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Integrate new products into the production line.
• Maintain BOMs and technical documents.
• Assist in preparing quotes and proposals.

Skills

Experience working with engineering drawings

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in a relevant engineering field

Relevant certification (CMfgE or CMfgT)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing technical expertise and support for various programs, with a primary focus on Small USV production. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for a variety of tasks associated with transitioning the product from a low volume initial production rate to full‑scale production.

Salary range

$31.57 - $53.25 an hour

Company introduction

BlackSea Technologies specializes in full‑lifecycle development of cutting‑edge maritime technology. Our team is a close‑knit community of creative and innovative thinkers who aspire to solve diverse and complex challenges. Your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your contributions make a real impact.

US citizenship requirement

MUST BE A US CITIZEN (Please do not apply if you are not)

Responsibilities

• Integrate new products into the production line, including developing and red‑lining Bills of Material (BOMs), technical drawings, work instructions, and job travelers from engineering technical packages.
• Maintain and update BOMs, technical drawings, work instructions, and job travelers through the engineering change order process.
• Solve complex technical problems in a timely manner, with a high success rate.
• Work with purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to execute build‑to‑print projects, suggesting design for manufacturing improvements that help meet cost, schedule, and manufacturing requirements.
• Assist in preparing quotes and proposals, plan and scope new production projects, including defining materials, personnel, equipment, and schedules.
• Work with purchasing and vendors to ensure build‑to‑print drawings are understood, and quality/accuracy and certifications are met for sub‑assemblies. Troubleshoot complex vendor issues.
• Support RCCA and corrective action processes with the Quality Manager.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Travel

Candidates should expect to occasionally coordinate and participate in travel events. Typical travel is less than 10% and within the United States.

Required skills/education

• 3+ years of experience.
• Either a Bachelor’s of Science in a relevant engineering field, or a relevant certification such as Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) or Certified Manufacturing Technician (CMfgT).
• Years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience working with engineering drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and other technical documents.
• Self‑directed, actively seeks out tasks and works to keep production flow and process improvement ongoing.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to develop and use project tracking tools like Excel or Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate at the customer and technician levels.

Desired skills/education

• Previous experience coordinating high‑volume build‑to‑print projects.
• Experience or interest in maritime activities, structures, and/or vehicles.
• Experience coordinating and working with machine shops, welders, fabrication technicians, and other engineering staff, including electrical and controls engineers.
• An existing US Government security clearance would be helpful but is not required.
• Technical curiosity and the desire to conceptualize, design, build, and test a wide range of evolving projects from the seafloor to aerospace systems.
• Lean Six‑Sigma certification.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• PE or quality certifications from the American Society for Quality.