Lead Manufacturing Engineer

MORSE is passionate about fielding technology to our users and to field more effectively, we are standing up new in-house production capabilities. In this new role, you’ll be in at the ground level helping build and shape what manufacturing means at MORSE. You will drive tangible, high-impact efforts. As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will participate with the production of new product prototypes as well as manufacturing ramp up on existing and new designs. You will play a critical role helping MORSE set up new production lines for novel technologies. You will collaborate closely with the CTO of Manufacturing and project teams to identify new in-house manufacturing capabilities, work with both internal and external partners to support projects, drive quality, and find innovative ways to achieve manufacturing goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scale manufacturing processes from R&D prototype builds to higher volume and fieldable manufacturing

• Interface with mechanical and electrical design engineers during product development for DfM & DfA considerations, to ensure a smoother transition to manufacturing

• Create, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials

• Develop and document manufacturing procedures, work instructions, setup sheets, safety processes, routers, inspection points, and QC documentation

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes including process definition, PFMEA, equipment definition and selection, layout planning, integration coordination, startup, qualification, and training

• Work with technicians to ensure manufacturing processes are being followed and implemented correctly and safely.

• Identify and implement process improvements for yield, quality, throughput, or other KPI as appropriate

• Utilize analytical skills to perform root cause investigation analysis and provide recommendations for corrective and preventative actions

• Employ QA skills to complete acceptance testing, identify & prevent production defects, and develop QA processes for efficient manufacturing

• Create functional requirements specifications for equipment and processes

• Source, qualify, and select vendors for equipment and contracted services

• Collaborate with vendors to design, procure, and fabricate equipment, tooling, fixtures, and supplies as needed

• Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners to ramp up production of new systems & sub-assemblies

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED and the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or another relevant Engineering degree

• Proven ability to coordinate among multiple shifting priorities and flourish in a dynamic environment.

• Strong communication skills to bridge the gap between design engineers (ME/EE) and manufacturing vendors, ensuring design intent matches production capabilities.

• Fluent in SolidWorks & 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) for the design, documentation, and lifecycle management of parts, large assemblies, drawings, and metadata.

• Experience optimizing designs for common manufacturing processes (sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, welding, injection molding) and creating clear, visual Work Instructions (WIs) and SOPs.

• Ability to design and implement assembly jigs, fixtures, and Go/No-Go inspection gauges to ensure repeatable, high-yield production.

• Practiced in LEAN manufacturing and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) principles with a history of ownership and execution of process improvement projects.

• Experienced with quality management systems (ISO9001), including document control, ECN/ECO processes, PPAP, NPI gates, and conducting PFMEAs to mitigate production risks.

• Proficient in GD&T (ASME Y14.5 standards), drawing reviews, and performing tolerance stack-up analyses to ensure parts fit consistently during assembly.

• Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems to manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), establish manufacturing routings, and support

• Ability to travel as required, up to 10%.

Compensation 120000 - 150000 USD