Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Summary
Hydro Group, a Trexon company, is actively seeking a dynamic Design & Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead operations in our USA region, situated in Groton, CT. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, Hydro Group boasts a distinguished reputation for its expertise in designing, manufacturing, testing, and deploying customized subsea connectivity assemblies tailored to withstand the rigors of the most challenging underwater environments.
As our Design & Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading our endeavors in the USA region, contributing to the innovative design, precise manufacturing, and seamless integration of subsea connectivity solutions. Drawing upon our strategic facilities spanning Scotland and the USA, you will leverage Hydro Group's unique positioning to effectively cater to clients worldwide, with a particular focus on the oil and gas, marine renewable energy, and defense sectors.
Specific Position Duties

• Provide End-to-End Technical Solutions: Take ownership of technical and engineering solutions, overseeing projects from initial concept through to manufacturing phase, ensuring alignment with client requirements and industry standards.
• Technical Support for Sales and Customer Relations: Collaborate closely with the Sales team and customers to provide technical support, address inquiries, and offer expertise on product specifications, capabilities, and feasibility.
• Define and Optimize Assembly Processes: Define assembly processes and meticulously generate detailed assembly instructions to streamline production efficiency and ensure product quality.
• Review and Enhance Manufacturing Processes: Conduct comprehensive reviews of pre-production and existing manufacturing processes, identifying areas for enhancement, efficiency improvement, and cost optimization.
• Assess Design & Test Requirements: Analyze sales inquiries to identify design and testing requirements, as well as potential manufacturability issues, proactively addressing challenges to ensure seamless project execution.
• Design and Develop New Products: Spearhead the design and development of new products, leveraging innovative solutions and industry best practices to meet evolving market demands and client expectations.
• Creation of Detailed Drawings: Generate accurate and comprehensive technical drawings to communicate design specifications, dimensions, and tolerances effectively.
• Documentation for Verification and Validation: Develop verification and validation documentation to support the design process, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and client specifications.
• Create Build and Test Procedures: Develop clear and concise procedure and process documentation for product assembly, testing, and quality assurance, facilitating consistent execution and adherence to standards.
• Lead First Article Build Process: Take the lead in coordinating and overseeing the first article build process, ensuring adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.
• Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify and address technical challenges, implementing solutions and process improvements to enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all processes and equipment comply with relevant safety, environmental, and legal regulations, upholding the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct.
• Staff Training and Development: Provide training and support to staff members as needed, ensuring proficiency in processes, procedures, and safety protocols, fostering a culture of continual learning and development.
• Adherence to Health & Safety Regulations: Strictly adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations, promoting a safe and secure work environment for all team members.
• Drive Continual Improvement Initiatives: Champion a culture of continual improvement, actively seeking feedback, implementing best practices, and driving initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred, but not essential if relevant qualifications and experience are available.
Experience: Seven (7) to twelve (12) years of experience design and manufacturing/build is essential.
Knowledge: Understanding of NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG technical manual, Mil-Specs M24231 M24217 and associated Through Hull Penetrators
Skills: Excellent communication skills and effective team player. Autodesk Inventor and analytical software tools. Computer literate with Microsoft Office. Familiar with Health and Safety standards. Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee must occasionally crouch, stoop, or reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.