Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Saildrone; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in maritime defense is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production of their Unmanned Surface Vehicles. The role involves implementing lean manufacturing processes, fostering team collaboration, and ensuring high-quality output. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have significant experience in production support. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and sustainability in oceanographic solutions.

Benefits

Paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Company sponsored life insurance

Stock Options

Annual stipend for continued learning

Quarterly company BBQs

Free Bay Area Public Transportation

Dog-friendly work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in an engineering role supporting production activities.
• Experience with New Production Introduction and capacity acceleration.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for lean manufacturing processes for USVs.
• Develop quality control inspections to ensure high quality products.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support for assembly line issues.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job description

About Us

Saildrone is an oceanographic survey and maritime defense company creating a paradigm shift in how navies, civil governments, and commercial organizations obtain the real-time, accurate data required to monitor and protect our oceans. Saildrone’s fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) carry purpose-built payloads supporting border protection, critical infrastructure security, hydrographic survey, offshore energy, and metocean monitoring. Powered by renewable wind and solar energy, Saildrone USVs provide long-duration operations measured in months, not days. Proprietary software applications and machine learning technology transform collected data into actionable insights and intelligence.

We are based in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, FL, and operate missions worldwide. We are backed by top-tier investors in the frontier tech and sustainability sectors, including Social Capital, Capricorn, Lux Capital, BOND Capital, and Emerson Collective.

This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services and autonomous hardware. You will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team that delivers high impact for humanity and future generations.

The Role

Saildrone is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help us increase production volumes of our Unmanned Surface Vehicles. They will be responsible for the production system and work stations used in a high-mix, low-volume production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for lean manufacturing processes used to produce Saildrone’s USVs:

  • Setup workstations and production flows based on lean manufacturing best practices (5S, Visual Mgt, Plan-for-Every-Part, Kitting, etc.)

  • Integrate HW & SW changes into processes by updating work instructions & mBOMs

  • Develop quality control inspections & tests to ensure that high quality products are shipped to customers.

  • Define and validate “standard process times” for operations. to balance work across workstations and technicians based on capacity targets

• Foster positive relationships with the technicians ensuring that any process changes are introduced smoothly and in collaboration with the team.

• Complete projects to improve the operation including adding automation, insourcing, & cutting-edge tooling.

• Enable vertical integration by identifying opportunities for strategic in-sourcing, reducing costs & increasing speed of iteration.

• Participate in prototype and first article builds for NPI, provide DFM & DFA feedback

• Respond promptly to continuous improvement opportunities, work instruction improvements

• Directly troubleshoot and provide technical support for assembly line issues to unblock production and ensure tactical goals are met.

• Ensure “virtual factory” processes are executed properly (WOs, inventory moves, kitting. etc.) and lead continuous improvement of those processes.

Required Experience

• Bachelor degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar)

• 5+ years experience in an engineering role, with emphasis on supporting production activities, with evidence of increasing scope of work

• New Production Introduction experience, have executed new product launch through capacity acceleration

• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and cross-functional interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Will need to occasionally lift up to 15+ lbs, and spend some extended periods of time standing.
  
  

Location: This position is in Alameda, CA. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda.

Benefits:

• Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick time and parental leave
• Comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision plans, and HSA with employer matching.
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Stock Options
• Annual stipend for continued learning and development
• Quarterly company BBQs at our Alameda HQ (bring your friends and family!)
• Free Bay Area Public Transportation via AlamedaTMA with the BayPass Clipper Card
• Plenty of snacks in our 3 office locations
• Dog-friendly work environment

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $132,500 - $172,200 annually.

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Individual compensation packages are based on geographic location, scope of the role, relevant experience, and the ability to deal with complexity and problem solve within our organization, among other factors.

All employees are required to provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. within their first 3 days of work. Please note that the Company does not sponsor employees for work visas or permanent resident cards to work in the U.S. If you need sponsorship for a work visa or green card, you will not be qualified for employment with Saildrone.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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