Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Product Launch & Scalability | Manufacturing
Core
Senior Manufacturing Engineer driving strategic process innovations, automation, and scalability for electric aircraft production.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace/Electric Aviation)
Builds
Electric aircraft production systems and scalable manufacturing workflows
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Electric Aviation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Process modeling and simulation, Data analysis, Automation strategy, Supply chain optimization, Regulatory compliance (FAA Part 21/23), Tooling development, Cross-functional leadership, DFM (Design for Manufacturability), Statistical process control (SPC), Root cause analysis
Preferred skills
EVTOL/Aerospace startup experience, Industry 4.0 technologies, Catia/Solidworks/Delmia/Minitab/JMP, ERP/MES systems, AS9100 compliance, Measurement systems analysis (MSA)
Technologies
Catia, Solidworks, Delmia, Minitab, JMP, ERP/MES systems
Responsibilities
Model and analyze production workflows to identify constraints and design scalable solutions. Develop and implement long-term strategies to improve cycle time, labor efficiency, and cost. Lead cross-functional initiatives to align engineering, operations, and supply chain teams. Drive implementation of advanced manufacturing tooling and technologies including robotics and automation. Optimize material flow, supply chain logistics, and kitting to reduce waste. Evaluate vertical integration vs. outsourcing. Partner with design and NPI teams to ensure products are engineered for manufacturability. Optimize inspection, quality, and test processes while maintaining regulatory compliance. Establish data-driven KPIs and predictive models to guide production scalability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic scope