Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Actuation Systems

ABOUT THE TEAM

WHAT YOULL DO

• Serve as a primary technical driver for NPI initiatives transitioning precision mechanical actuators and electromechanical systems from prototype to scalable production architecting solutions for manufacturability performance and supply chain robustness.
• Act as the principal manufacturing interface with Design Engineering providing critical and influential feedback for Design For Manufacturability and Assembly (DFM/DFA) specifically for actuator components and integrated systems.
• Architect design and oversee implementation of novel tooling jigs and fixturing for precision actuator assembly alignment and testing setting best practices.
• Establish and continuously optimize robust repeatable process flows for complex actuator assemblies encompassing intricate operations like bearing installation gear train assembly sensor integration and sealing setting benchmarks for manufacturing excellence.
• Strategically define implement and optimize Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) and Routings within MES and ERP systems specifically for actuator sub-assemblies and final product builds.
• Drive the development and standardization of comprehensive manufacturing documentation including detailed work instructions quality control plans inspection requirements and environmental test procedures for high-reliability actuators.
• Design validate and strategically implement robust test methodologies and equipment for critical actuator performance characteristics (e.g. torque speed precision) and environmental qualification (e.g. vibration thermal ingress protection).
• Provide deep hands-on technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians during prototype builds troubleshooting and production validation of actuator hardware fostering technical excellence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related technical field.
• 12 years of progressive manufacturing or design engineering experience specifically with precision mechanical components electromechanical hardware or motion control systems.
• Proven track record of driving significant technical initiatives providing expert guidance and mentoring engineers.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering complex electromechanical hardware (actuators robotics) in fast-paced resource-constrained environments.
• Deep expertise in establishing and optimizing manufacturing environments including MBOM creation MES integration and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) for actuator production.
• Proficient with Siemens NX for CAD and Teamcenter for PLM software.
• Hands-on experience physically manufacturing hardware (e.g. precision machining additive manufacturing electromechanical assembly fabrication). Personal projects in robotics or control systems a plus.
• Strong interest in manufacturing high-performance defense hardware and a commitment to continuous technical mastery.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with control systems servo motors or high-performance electromechanical components in aerospace marine or robotics.
• Experience with harsh environment manufacturing considerations (e.g. sealing corrosion prevention vibration isolation lubrication).
• Familiarity with aerospace (e.g. DO-160 MIL-STD-810) or marine environmental testing and qualification standards.
• Software scripting (e.g. Python MATLAB) for automation data analysis or testbed control.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing processes like precision grinding gear cutting or specialized surface treatments for critical components.