Manufacturing Engineer

About the Job

At Verterra Energy, we're on a mission to harness the power in the world's rivers, canals and oceans. To accomplish this, we are commercializing our first device called VOLTURNUS, a pioneering water-power technology that deploys in harmony with the current to capture baseload, zero emission electricity.

Backed by top-tier investors and a multi-year government contract, we are growing our founding team to help achieve key milestones. Partners and collaborators include: NIRON, DoD, DoE, University of Minnesota, WEG Group, Beckhoff, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the US Army Corp of Engineers.

Recent press releases can be found on our website: https://www.verterraenergy.com/news

Requirements

Verterra Energy is seeking a New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer to work hand-in-hand with the engineering team to incorporate Design for Manufacturing principles into VOLTURNUS.  The ideal candidate has experience creating build process diagrams, manufacturing documentation / work instructions, and cell design and layout.  They can identify, design, and procure manufacturing equipment and tooling. 

In this position, the NPI Manufacturing Engineer will contribute to numerous phases of product design, development, prototyping, manufacturing and operational support.  This position will play a critical part in Verterra Energy’s novel modular hydropower technology development process and will transition successful concepts through prototyping and into production. 

The successful candidate will have experience standing up a production line for a complete product, not just a component, and will have practical experience being the “glue” between engineering and operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead Design-for-Manufacturing efforts 

• Work with Operations to create and implement production readiness infrastructure 

• Report progress, risks, and opportunities to the Program Manager and updates to the Leadership Team 

• Identify and establish digital and industrial needs to support low-rate initial production 

• Support Operations strategy development for production scaling and factory modernization 

Must Have 

• U.S. citizens only 

• Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations or related field.  

• 10+ years of professional experience as a manufacturing, industrial, or design engineer, with hands-on practical involvement working with a production line (or in a shop or laboratory environment) 

• Experience incorporating design for production (manufacturing / cost / repair / quality / test) features into products in development 

• Understanding of design for manufacturability (high/low volume) including production scaling 

Nice to Have 

• Experience with electronics, composites, and polymer production 

• Lean Manufacturing background, participation/leadership of Lean or Kaizen events, and experience with continuous improvement initiatives 

• Cell layout design or redesign experience, including facilities incorporation 

• Tool experience including Statistical Process Control, RCCA Process, Process Certification, PPAP, Six Sigma, etc... 

• Project management, leadership or organizational skills and the ability to effectively identify and prioritize  

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, experience training technicians and operators 

• Experience working Government or DOD programs 

• Flexibility to wear multiple hats in a startup environment 

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision insurance 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a generous annual company contribution of $500 (available with qualified plan enrollment) 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses 

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option 

• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage - completely free for employees 

• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefits - at no cost to you 

• 401(k) plan featuring a company match 

• A generous PTO policy that includes: 

• Starting with 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• 2 weeks of sick and safe time 

• 11 paid holidays recognized by the company 

• A flexible and accommodating work environment 

• An inviting modern kitchen with a comfortable break area, stocked with snacks and beverages 

• Bike-friendly workplace! 

• On-site shower and locker room facilities 

• Relocation support available