Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Drones
Core
Lead Manufacturing Engineer bridging design and high-volume production for advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like Bolt, Ghost, and Anvil.
Role type
Lead Manufacturing Engineer (UAS)
Builds
Advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) including mechanical, electrical, and system integration components
Domain
Defense technology / Autonomous flight systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Manufacturing process development, team leadership, mechanical fitment troubleshooting, electrical harnessing, software/firmware issue resolution, MBOM creation, vendor management, continuous improvement analysis, NX/Teamcenter proficiency
Preferred skills
Production operation transformation, SMT process setup/monitoring, R/C and autonomous flight vehicle experience, software scripting, NX/Teamcenter
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, SMT processes
Responsibilities
Build and mentor a high-performing manufacturing engineering team; Lead product transition from concept to full production; Provide daily sustaining support for mechanical, electrical, and software issues; Drive design for manufacturing best practices; Own manufacturing documentation (MBOMs, work instructions); Facilitate make versus buy decisions and manage vendors; Analyze metrics for cost reduction and capacity increase
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with team leadership