Manufacturing Engineer

About this role:

AndrenaM is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and scaling of manufacturing processes for our maritime sensing and autonomous systems. You will play a critical role in bridging the gap between product design and large-scale production, ensuring our mechanical and electronic systems are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet rigorous quality standards for harsh maritime environments.

In this role, you will focus on high-volume production methods such as injection molding, PCB manufacturing, and integration while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative designs to life. Your expertise will enable the efficient production of durable, high-performance systems that integrate cutting-edge sensors and electronics.

• Develop Manufacturing Processes: Design and implement efficient, scalable manufacturing processes for components and assemblies, ensuring repeatability and quality in production.
• Collaborate on DFM: Partner with mechanical and electrical engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability and ease of assembly.
• Lead Prototyping and Production: Transition designs from prototypes to full-scale production, driving pilot builds and refining processes for high-volume manufacturing.
• Supplier and Partner Management: Work closely with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal teams to optimize production workflows and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Implement Quality Control: Develop and oversee quality assurance protocols, ensuring products meet stringent performance, durability, and compliance standards.
• Optimize Material Use: Evaluate and select materials (e.g., composites, polymers, metals) for production, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Drive Automation and Efficiency: Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to reduce costs and production timelines.
• Software Automation: Ability to program or understand production programing.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain compliance with defense industry standards, including DoD and ITAR regulations, and implement best practices for manufacturing in rugged environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of manufacturing processes for injection molding, composites layup and integration.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure products are designed for efficient production and assembly.
• Oversee supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components and materials.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve production issues, continuously improving processes to optimize yield and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including process instructions, BOMs, and SOPs.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive process optimization.
• Lead the implementation of new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and automation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on high-volume production processes.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in plastic injection molding, composite fabrication, CNC machining, and assembly techniques.
• Materials Knowledge: Proficient in selecting and working with composites, polymers, and metals for rugged applications.
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX) and manufacturing software, with experience in production planning tools.
• Industry Background: Experience in defense, aerospace, or maritime industries is highly desirable.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work across engineering, operations, and supply chain teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving: Track record of identifying and resolving manufacturing challenges, with a focus on efficiency and scalability.

Why join us?

AndrenaM is at the forefront of maritime autonomy, offering an opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology that supports national defense. We provide:

• Stock options with significant growth potential.
• Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Access to a unique work environment that blends technology and defense innovation.

About AndrenaM

AndrenaM is building the central nervous system for maritime autonomy by creating a distributed sensing and communication network. To date we’ve raised capital from leading investors in the space including AlsoCapital, Banter, 201 Ventures, and Wave Function. Our platform integrates sensors, autonomous vehicles, and AI-driven analytics to provide real-time situational awareness and defense capabilities. Our technology supports critical maritime defense operations for the U.S. Navy and NATO, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in maritime autonomy.