Manufacturing Engineer 3 - 31037

HII's Mission Technologies division•Pocasset, MA

3d•$87,104 - $124,433

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer leads the development, implementation, and sustainment of manufacturing processes for unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) in a defense contracting environment. The role serves as a technical authority for manufacturability, producibility, and integration of complex UUV systems, bridging design engineering and production to support reliable, repeatable, and compliant builds that meet defense, quality, and mission requirements. It requires technical judgment, hands-on problem solving, and cross-functional leadership across engineering, quality, supply chain, and program teams. The position is part of Uncrewed Systems, within HII’s Mission Technologies division, which develops unmanned systems and autonomy software for defense, marine research, and commercial applications.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 3 years with a master’s degree in a related field; or 0 years with a Ph.D. or Juris Doctorate in a related field; or a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of relevant experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-production environments.
Experience with UUVs, AUVs, ROVs, or other undersea, marine, or harsh-environment systems.
Familiarity with pressure housings, sealing methods, underwater connectors, corrosion-resistant materials, and subsea-rated components.
Experience supporting defense programs, including prototype development, LRIP, and sustainment.
Knowledge of environmental, vibration, shock, and functional testing of mission-critical systems.
Active or previously held U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead development, documentation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for UUV systems, subassemblies, and components, including mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assemblies.
Serve as the manufacturing subject matter expert during design reviews, provide Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) guidance, and identify technical and production risks early in development.
Own and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, assembly travelers, manufacturing routings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Provide technical leadership during new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, low-rate initial production (LRIP), and transition to full-rate production.
Specify, design, or oversee tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and production aids for UUV assembly, integration, and testing.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for manufacturing, assembly, or test-related issues, coordinating with design engineering and quality.
Support system-level integration, functional testing, environmental testing, and acceptance testing in accordance with defense and customer requirements.
Collaborate with supply chain and suppliers to evaluate manufacturability, production readiness, and quality of externally sourced components and assemblies.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable defense standards, contractual requirements, configuration management, and quality system controls.
Mentor junior manufacturing engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance and best practices.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule performance.