Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Office Location: Clarksburg, MD

Tele-work Opportunities: Fully On-Site

Travel Requirements: No/Minimal Travel Required

To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Position Overview:

Forterra is delivering real autonomous capability in the dullest, dirtiest, and most dangerous environments in the world. Our efforts over the past years have created robust robotic technologies that can accomplish specific critical tasks making real human lives safer, easier, and more secure. That same technology is being refined into a scalable, reliable, and valuable product that can have impact the world over. That is where you, your knowledge, and your experience come in. We are looking for an expert in DFM, DFA, DFT, and product development to support the growth of our products and our team of incredible scientists and engineers as we transition from an R&D house to a World Class Robotic Product Company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional collaboration and build relationships across the organization through coordinating with project leader, engineers, and other stakeholders.

• Lead product design for manufacturability (DFM), assembly and maintainability (DFA), testing (DFT) and sustainability, including analysis of critical elements such as risks, cost, etc.

• Documentation of product requirements for process and equipment specification.

• Support the growth of engineering team with trainings, mentoring, and advising on our existing and future projects in your realm of expertise.

• Work directly with the Operations and Manufacturing Teams as the primary point of contact from Engineering to transition designs from Engineering led development to Manufacturing led production.

• Engage with technical designers, and regular design reviews to ensure high quality design decisions, solid technical backing for our choices, and successful production outcomes.

• Support long term sustaining of our products, including technical improvements, COTS sourcing approvals, cost down efforts, etc.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in developing, executing and interpreting results of Design of Experiments (DOE).

• Experience using industrial engineering methods working in high-volume manufacturing processes.

• Manufacturing experience with product rollout/implementation.

• Proficient in using Catia, SolidWorks, Inventor, and/or AutoCAD.

• Proficient in the development and deployment of Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEAs).

• Familiarity with Altium, and/or ECAD.

• Experience with CAD version control software, Windchill, ARENA,SVN etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in advanced technology-based Manufacturing Engineering.

• Experience working with or developing autonomous system hardware and software.

• Extensive experience in Robotics or IOT products.

• Easy travel to the Clarksburg MD office.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in a technology-based industry, preferably with experience in automation, Robotics, or IOT products.

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Chemical engineering, or equivalent experience required. Master's Degree Preferred.

Benefits:

Forterra is excited to offer the following benefits:

• 17 Company Holidays for 2024

• 20 days of PTO accrual a year

• Flexible work schedules and a casual work environment

• Competitive medical, dental & vision plans

• 401k contribution plan with up to 4% match

• $9k a year Tuition Reimbursement program

• Company paid Basic Life, STD, LTD, Legal & ID Protection plans

• Employee assistance program options

• 7+ weeks of fully paid Parental Leave

• Jury Duty Leave

• Bereavement Leave

• Pet-friendly offices

• Fully stocked beverage fridges available free for staff

• Full-service latte/cappuccino/coffee machine in each building

Company Overview:

Forterra is the leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Originally named Robotic Research, Forterra was among the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology. For more than twenty years, we have focused on building systems which protect front-line soldiers and enable our industrial base. The company has become a go-to provider of autonomous solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, which harnesses autonomy for asymmetric warfare in critical conditions.

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Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: At Forterra, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them. We strive to attract, develop, and retain curious & highly qualified individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, cultures, skills & perspectives. Forterra is committed to building a diverse team and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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