We are based in Alameda, CA, with offices in Washington DC and St. Petersburg, FL, and operate missions worldwide. We are backed by top-tier investors in the frontier tech and sustainability sectors, including Social Capital, Capricorn, Lux Capital, BOND Capital, and Emerson Collective.
This is an exciting opportunity with a fast-growing team at the cutting-edge intersection of big data services and autonomous hardware. You will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team that delivers high impact for humanity and future generations.
The Role
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.
Required Skills and Experience
- 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
Location: This position is in Alameda, CA. Our waterfront office offers beautiful views of San Francisco Bay in always sunny Alameda.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $115,100 – $149,700 annually.
