Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Integrated Subsystems

Panthalassa • Portland, OR

13h • $160,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our core technology is the node, a device that produces energy in the ocean’s harshest conditions for years at a time without human maintenance or intervention. A node consists of a fabricated steel structure outfitted with the electromechanical systems necessary to harness the energy we generate and to control the node at sea. We’re looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Integrated Subsystems to own the strategy, processes, and day-to-day execution needed to manufacture and test our integrated electromechanical systems at high quality and increasing volume. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will help stand up production capability from the ground up by turning new designs into buildable processes, developing tooling and test workflows, and creating the foundation for a scalable manufacturing line. You will partner closely with Design Engineering, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Logistics to drive smooth New Product Introduction (NPI), improve throughput, and build a system that can scale with the company.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with direct experience supporting integrated electromechanical subsystems
• Proven track record of delivering results, meeting production deadlines, and managing projects within budget
• Proficiency in design for manufacturing (DFM) and process development for complex assemblies
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing strategies, including lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and design of experiments (DOE) for process improvement
• Experience developing or improving acceptance and test procedures, including test workflow optimization
• Working knowledge of quality management systems and production standards (e.g., ISO 9001) in an engineering and manufacturing context
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tooling, rigging, and lift fixture design to support safe and efficient production
• Proven experience building, leading, and mentoring engineering teams in a scaling production environment
• Experience with integrated system electrical testing and leak testing processes and procedures
• Experience with integrated system electrical checkouts for high voltage electronics and mechanical proof testing procedures
• Experience working in ESD-compliant or ISO-compliant production environments
• Experience working in both prototyping/R&D and scaled production environments

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing and test processes for integrated electromechanical assemblies and pressure vessels, ensuring high quality, efficiency, and safety
• Develop or procure tooling, rigging, and lift fixtures to improve ergonomics, efficiency, safety, and quality control
• Support quality control initiatives and establish process controls to improve yield and meet quality management system requirements.
• Support and or lead efforts to build production SOPs
• Lead efforts to establish procedures for critical and heavy lift plans, and partner with production to train teams on safe execution.
• Define and implement safety features in production workspaces as needed
• Collaborate closely with R&D and Design Engineering teams to transition new products from design to production, focusing on design for manufacturability, testability, and traceability
• Work with supply chain and logistics teams to support inventory control processes, implement kanban systems, select key vendors, establish handling procedures, and ensure timely delivery of components.
• Support make versus buy decisions with engineering analysis
• Be a technical point of contact for contract manufacturing partners
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for manufacturing issues, improve yields, reduce costs, and resolve technical challenges that arise during production
• Define the manufacturing strategy and roadmap for in-house production of these assemblies, including facilities planning, equipment selection, and workflow optimization
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute and validate these strategies

Benefits

• Cash compensation of $160,000 - $200,000
• Equity in the company.
• Flexible paid time off
• Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
• Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
• Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
• Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
• Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior