Manufacturing Engineer 3

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

. Lead development, documentation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for UUV systems, subassemblies, and components .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timePocasset • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,104 - $124,433 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the development and optimization of manufacturing processes for UUV systems, ensuring compliance with defense standards and quality controls. Capable of providing technical leadership during new product introduction and mentoring junior engineers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing Process OptimizationUUV Systems ExperienceDFMA GuidanceRoot Cause AnalysisGovernment Clearance

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing DocumentationTechnical LeadershipEnvironmental TestingFunctional TestingPrototype DevelopmentAssembly TravelersBills Of MaterialsProduction ReadinessQuality ControlContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Tooling DesignTest EquipmentProduction Aids

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Defense StandardsHigh Production EnvironmentsUndersea SystemsMarine SystemsHarsh-Environment Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, documentation, and optimization of manufacturing processes for UUV systems, subassemblies, and components
Serve as manufacturing SME during design reviews, providing DFMA guidance and identifying technical and production risks
Own and maintain work instructions, assembly travelers, manufacturing routings, and bills of materials
Provide technical leadership during NPI, prototype builds, LRIP, and transition to full-rate production
Specify, design, or oversee tooling, fixtures, test equipment, and production aids
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing, assembly, and test issues
Support system-level integration, functional testing, environmental testing, and acceptance testing
Collaborate with supply chain and suppliers on manufacturability, production readiness, and quality
Ensure compliance with defense standards, contractual requirements, configuration management, and quality controls
Mentor junior manufacturing engineers and technicians
Support continuous improvement focused on yield, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years relevant experience with Bachelor’s in related field; or 3 years relevant experience with Master’s in related field; or 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a government clearance
Experience in high production environments
Experience with UUVs, AUVs, ROVs, or other undersea, marine, or harsh-environment systems
Familiarity with pressure housings, sealing methods, underwater connectors, corrosion-resistant materials, and subsea-rated components
Experience supporting defense programs, including prototype development, LRIP, and sustainment
Knowledge of environmental, vibration, shock, and functional testing of mission-critical systems
Active or previously held U.S. security clearance
Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances
May require working in office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions
Valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth