Manufacturing Engineer, 2

About the position

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. They will focus on ensuring that quality improves by implementing a QC regime and improving the work stations used to manufacture cables.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for lean manufacturing processes used to produce Saildrone's wire harnessing.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.