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As we scale production, this role will design and build the tooling, equipment, and process controls that let us produce complex maritime systems quickly and reliably, from jigs and fixtures, to manufacturing and test equipment, to the continuous improvement work that takes a new product from prototype to full-rate production. If you’re a hands-on engineer who loves designing the tools and equipment that make production possible, and if you thrive on solving problems on the floor, this is the role for you.\nRole Details:\nYou will be responsible for:\nDesigning and fabricating jigs, fixtures, and tooling, and identifying, specifying, and implementing manufacturing and test equipment, putting process controls in place while increasing manufacturing throughput \nCollaborating with hardware, electrical, and software engineering to develop process controls and test equipment that verify functional requirements and design intent, including devising methods to screen for potential failure modes \nProviding hands-on, on-floor engineering support during builds and new product introduction, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and harnessing issues in real time \nSourcing, qualifying, and coordinating with vendors on tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing/test equipment to ensure on-time, quality delivery \nEvaluating, selecting, and integrating new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions into production \nDriving continuous improvement by leading process validation activities and performing root cause analysis to resolve manufacturing discrepancies \nSupporting the transition of products from concept to prototype, pilot, and full production with speed, flexibility, scalability, and first-time quality \nTraining production personnel on new tooling, equipment, and manufacturing methods you introduce \nAbout You:\nYou’re an experienced manufacturing engineer who enjoys turning designs into reliable, repeatable production. You’re equally comfortable designing a fixture in CAD, troubleshooting an issue on the production floor, and improving the tools and processes that help us build better and faster. You have:\nA Bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial engineering, or a related technical field\n5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, design, or a related field; experience in aerospace, defense, or maritime is a plus\nA strong foundation in manufacturing processes spanning component fabrication and sub-assembly (composites, cable harnesses, electromechanical subassemblies, etc.) through full vehicle integration\nProficiency with CAD/CAM software, preferably SolidWorks, with the ability to design and produce tooling, fixture, and equipment drawings, including applying GD&T\nExperience analyzing and improving material flow around a facility, including pull systems, Kanban, min/max calculations, part presentation to operators, and line-side racking\nHands-on experience with manufacturing and inspection equipment\nExperience operating in environments where processes may not be fully established, with enthusiasm for helping build solid foundations\nThe ability to work quickly and adapt to a fast-paced, high-growth environment\nAn interest in sharing knowledge and best practices with colleagues, even without formal mentoring or people-management responsibilities\nSoftware scripting experience (a plus)\nDue to export control requirements applicable to this position, we are only able to consider U.S. persons, as defined by U.S. export control laws. This includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylee or refugee status.\nAbout Seasats:\nAt Seasats, we're passionate about delivering maritime robotics solutions to redefine the maritime industry. Our primary products are unmanned surface vessels (USVs), designed to carry sensors at sea for months at a time. Our USVs provide persistent monitoring and data acquisition to defense, scientific, and commercial customers, and have autonomously crossed both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. After thousands of years in which the only way to gather information from the ocean was to put people on a boat, these uncrewed vessels are transforming how humanity monitors and interacts with the ocean. 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