Manufacturing Engineer Job at ThayerMahan in Groton

Please note this is a local position to Groton, CT. Only local candidates in commuting distance to Groton, CT will be considered. Relocation is not provided for this role. Agencies will not be used for this role. 

Join our dynamic and innovative team at ThayerMahan, a world leader in autonomous maritime surveillance and monitoring.  Headquartered in Groton, CT, we are a fast-growing, mission-focused, innovative technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space.  At ThayerMahan we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Job Description:

Work with the engineering team to ensure designs are optimized for production. Lead effort to transition prototype designs into production. Lead pilot production, creating manufacturing cells, floor plans, tooling and fixtures. Design a process to hand over to production with standard work and document traceability. Build quality into production through mistake proofing, system tests, and establishing metrics.

Proficient in engineering tools such as CAD, revision and quality management. Solid understanding of manufacturing methods to create practical designs. Hands on, in the details, setting the pace for the team and exemplifying solid designs. Work with a project manager to sequence engineering tasks, accepting some of them personally and assisting technicians to accomplish their assignments.

Required Skills:

· LEAN, or Six Sigma background. Cycle time, tact time, 5S, Kanban pull system

· Proven track record setting up production for complex electromechanical products including standard work, quality tracking.

· Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD – Or experience in similar program with willingness to become proficient in Inventor

· Manufacturing methods – Turning, milling, 3D printing, sheet metal, welding

· PLM(Product Lifecycle Management) Experience – Working on a team managing revision control for engineering designs

· Wiring harness, assembly and testing

· Assembly – Hands on ability work with technicians to build prototypes

Preferred Skills:

· Marine industry experience

· Work with unmanned systems

· Electrical troubleshooting / basic design / soldering

· Software programming

· System troubleshooting

· Ability to obtain a security clearance

What we Offer:

Competitive salary, comprehensive total rewards package (medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match), and other great benefits.  Opportunity to continue to develop your career at a growing organization.  This is an exempt position.

At ThayerMahan, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported.  We believe that diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches our work and drives innovation.  ThayerMahan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds.  We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to make waves with us, apply now!

* Due to our contracts with the US Government, US Citizenship is a requirement 

ThayerMahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.