# Manufacturing Engineer at Vatn Systems

Manufacturing Engineer at Vatn Systems in Bristol, RI. Posted October 15, 2026.

- Company: Vatn Systems
- Location: Bristol, RI
- Experience: 3+ years
- Posted: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/vatnsystems/jobs/4444367009
- Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/manufacturing-engineer-vatn-systems-je4g7y

## Requirements

- Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science
- 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware
- Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware to spec in a start-up environment
- Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples
- Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.
- Extremely organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Has a never-ending sense of urgency and enthusiasm

## Description

**Manufacturing Engineer Job Description **

At Vatn Systems, we specialize in designing and manufacturing advanced Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) that push the boundaries of underwater exploration and defense technology. Our AUVs integrate complex electro-mechanical systems, high-precision sensors, and cutting-edge software to operate in challenging marine environments. We’re looking for skilled Manufacturing Engineers to join our growing team and play a key role in transitioning products from R&D to full-scale production.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Vatn Systems, you will be responsible for rapidly iterating and building processes and advanced tooling for cutting-edge Autonomous Underwater Vehicles. This responsibility includes Design for Manufacturability, tool design & selection, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing & interaction, quality planning, and work documentation associated with the hardware that the Manufacturing Engineer owns.

**Primary Responsibilities:**

- Own a portion or all of the manufacturing value chain for a certain product or set of products

- Write documentation required for successfully manufacturing their hardware at scale, such as work instructions, quality plans, inspection requirements, etc

- Develop process flows, breaking down large, complex assemblies into a logical part flow of subassemblies and sub-processes

- Work with upstream engineering teams to ensure designs are manufacturable at scale

- Work with contract manufacturers across various disciplines (PCBA fab, metal/plastic manufacturing, assembly, etc.) to develop repeatable, sustained processes for quick-turn development as well as at-scale production

- Work with technicians and other engineers in a hands-on fashion building prototype and production grade hardware

- Develop novel tooling solutions for fabrication and assembly of structural parts

- Contribute to end-customer hardware mechanical or electrical design, including interconnects, board fabrication and inspection, etc

**Required Qualifications:**

- Degree in a technical field such as engineering, math, or a hard science

- 3+ years of experience in a relevant field, preferably manufacturing or design of electromechanical hardware

- Demonstrated ability to deliver electromechanical hardware to spec in a start-up environment

- Demonstrated in-kind or direct team leadership skills, with backing examples

- Personal experience physically manufacturing hardware via any means (machining, fabrication, soldering, assembly, etc.). Work on personal or extracurricular projects is a plus.

- Extremely organized and detail-oriented

- Excellent verbal & written communication skills

- Has a never-ending sense of urgency and enthusiasm

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Experience with AUVs, ROVs, or other marine robotic systems

- Experience with pressure vessels and/or pressure systems/equipment

- IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or J-STD-001 certifications

- Knowledge of fiber optics, sonar systems, acoustic sensors, or marine navigation systems

- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and MES platforms for tracking work orders and materials

- Previous involvement in NPI programs with exposure to lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies

- Understanding of marine corrosion prevention and subsea sealing techniques

Vatn is an equal opportunity employer.