Engineer Manufacturing 3

Requisition Number: 28281


Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $86,147.00 - $123,068.00


Security Clearance: Secret


Level of Experience: Mid


This opportunity resides with Uncrewed Systems (UxS) , a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Uncrewed Systems comprises unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and autonomy software.

HII creates advanced unmanned solutions for defense, marine research and commercial applications. Serving customers in more than 30 countries, HII provides design, autonomy, manufacturing, testing, operations and sustainment of unmanned systems, including unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) and unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Come join HII!! Where Hard Stuff is done right!

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong focus on Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement to support the production of advanced Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) systems for defense applications. This role is responsible for improving manufacturing efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery while ensuring compliance with defense, safety, and quality standards. The ideal candidate is hands-on, data-driven, and comfortable working in a regulated, low-to-medium volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
• Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and waste reduction (DOWNTIME).
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cycle time reduction, labor efficiency, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
• Establish and maintain standardized work instructions and best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Implement and track KPIs and metrics (OEE, FPY, takt time, throughput, scrap, rework) to measure performance and improvement.
• Coach and mentor operators, technicians, and engineers on Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies.
Manufacturing Process Development & Support
• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing and assembly processes for mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical UUV subsystems.
• Create and maintain process flows, PFMEAs, control plans, routings, and work instructions.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from prototype through full-rate production, ensuring manufacturability and scalability.
• Identify and implement tooling, fixturing, and automation solutions to improve consistency and productivity.
Quality, Compliance & Defense Environment
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with AS9100 / ISO 9001, internal quality standards, and applicable defense requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, A3, DMAIC, and 5-Why methodologies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to resolve nonconformances and improve process robustness.
• Maintain documentation and traceability required for defense and government contracts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Design Engineering to provide DFM/DFA feedback early in the product development lifecycle.
• Work closely with Supply Chain to improve supplier quality, lead times, and cost through Lean practices.
• Support production planning and operations teams to improve flow and meet program schedules.

What you will be doing..

Designs manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, machining and material handling. Designs arrangement of machines within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive layout. Designs sequence of operations and specifies procedures for the fabrication of tools and equipment and other functions that affect product performance. Adapts machine or equipment design to factory and production conditions. May incorporate inspection and test requirements into the production plan. Inspects performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency, and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality. Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control, and may develop those techniques. Provides guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques. Ensures processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations.

What we are looking for..

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in realted field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering , or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies .
• Experience leading Kaizen events and data-driven improvement projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and standard manufacturing metrics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a goverment clearance #LI-MH1

Preferred Requirements

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix, regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with underwater systems, robotics, autonomy platforms, or defense programs.
• Experience with process automation, digital work instructions, or MES systems.
• Strong project management and facilitation skills.

Bonus points for...

May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as 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; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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