About the role#
The Manufacturing Engineer Co-op supports the development, documentation, and execution of manufacturing processes for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). You will work in a defense contracting environment, gaining hands-on experience with complex electromechanical systems and regulated manufacturing processes. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, you will help translate designs into practical, repeatable manufacturing solutions that meet performance and quality requirements.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and maintenance of manufacturing processes for UUV systems, subassemblies, and components.
- Create and update work instructions, assembly travelers, manufacturing routings, and bills of materials.
- Assist with new product introduction activities, including prototype builds and early production units.
- Work with production technicians to support assembly, integration, and test activities.
- Troubleshoot basic manufacturing and assembly issues and escalate complex problems to senior engineers.
- Support system-level integration, functional testing, and environmental testing of UUV assemblies.
- Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for manufacturing or test discrepancies.
- Support tooling, fixture, and test equipment development.
- Ensure manufacturing documentation and processes comply with quality, safety, and configuration control requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and provide manufacturability feedback.
- Support the Engineering team with electronics, electrical, mechanical, civil, naval, or chemical engineering functions.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering.
- Completion of between 20% and 40% of the required degree credits.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Pocasset, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, hourly, non-exempt.
- Term: Rolling.
About HII Technical Solutions, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries
HII Technical Solutions operates as a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. The company provides integrated mission solutions, fleet support, and cyber services. It also works in nuclear, environmental, oil, and gas sectors. The firm maintains its headquarters in Newport News, Virginia. It functions as a public company with a workforce between 5,001 and 10,000 employees.
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