Bluefin is seeking a Marine Operations Engineer specializing in electronics to join a team of designers, engineers and technicians, in a fast growing, dynamic company. We are seeking this individual to qualify as an AUV operator and field support engineer. The candidate will take on the principal responsibilities of supporting, troubleshooting and repairing all electrical and electronic systems of our unmanned submersibles during operations in the field.

For this job, we are seeking someone with

• MS in electrical engineering or equivalent work experience - A BS and 2 years experience or an associates degree and 5 years field support experience in a related industry is acceptable.
• Knowledgeable in digital and analog circuits
• Proficient component level troubleshooting skills
• Excellent soldering capabilities
• Thorough knowledge of MS Windows
• Some knowledge of underwater navigation systems, battery systems or underwater vehicle operations is a plus.

Applicant must be capable of obtaining a 100-ton Masters License and Massachusetts state crane operator's license. Must be willing to spend up to a total of 7 months a year at sea or traveling extensively.

Position: Full Time

Location: East Boston, MA

Junior/Senior Software Engineer

Be a member of dynamic, energetic software engineering team designing and developing state-of-the-art applications for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs).  You will work on software encompassing the full life-cycle of AUV operations, from embedded vehicle control code to GUI-based tools for planning and monitoring.  We will consider both junior and senior candidates.

Responsibilities include:

1)    Designing, implementing and modifying next-generation AUV software

2)    Being the lead software developer on projects requiring software expertise

3)    Working with engineers from other departments including Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing and Operations Engineering on our AUV Systems

Qualifications:

1)    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or strong theoretical and practical computer experience

2)    Excellent programming skills, particularly in C/C++

3)    Ability and desire to work in an energetic, multi-disciplinary environment with top-notch engineers

4)    One or more of the following would be a plus: Linux; Windows; hardware experience; EE and/or ME experience

5)    No prior experience with AUVs required

Position: Full Time

Location: Cambridge, MA

Production Planner/Scheduler

Be a member of dynamic, energetic manufacturing team assembling and delivering state-of-the art equipment for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).  You will develop the manufacturing build plan and manage our production schedules for our manufacturing facility, located in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, the Master Planner/Scheduler for the Bluefin organization is responsible for the scheduling and coordination of customer orders through the manufacturing areas.  Working with Purchasing and manufacturing, orders will be reviewed and scheduled in each of the manufacturing departments with schedules communicated and published.  This position will be the point of contact for Program Management to validate shipment dates to customers, and confirmation of any requested order changes. 

Key to this position will be the evaluation and capacity of this growing manufacturing facility.  This position will summarize production volumes and labor requirements for the horizon for clear communication to the Bluefin Management team. 

The Master Planner/Scheduler position is key to the implementation and maintenance of the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system for the Bluefin Manufacturing facility.

As processes are established and documented, this position will provide a key role in the implementation and vision of lean manufacturing techniques for the facility.   Candidates should have a solid understanding of lean manufacturing, calculation of kanbans, and a good understanding of supply chain management techniques.

All applicants must demonstrate a good grasp of knowledge and principles of Purchasing and Materials Management. 

Experience and Qualifications:

A college degree is required for this position, with major in business, logistics, or industrial engineering preferred.  Candidate must have a proven track record of success within a manufacturing environment, preferably in an Engineered product (build to order) environment.   In addition, it is critical that all respondents have at least 3-5 years of planning, master planning, or supply chain experience.   Considered a plus for this position will be to those applicants that have experience in lean manufacturing techniques and are familiar with Six Sigma.  Those individuals with certification in APICS, and have a desire build the infrastructure for this exciting business is encouraged to apply.

Position: Full Time, Salary Exempt Position

Location: Cambridge, MA

 Last update: May 8, 2008