Junior Manufacturing Engineer

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.

$31.57 - $53.25 an hour

Black Sea 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.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.