Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Ghost
Core
Lead Manufacturing Engineer bridging design and high-volume production for advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like Bolt, Ghost, and Anvil.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineering lead
Builds
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and autonomous platforms
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Manufacturing process development, team leadership, mechanical/electrical/system integration, design for manufacturing, vendor management, quality management, cost reduction analysis, hardware design contribution
Preferred skills
Production operation transformation, SMT processes, R/C and autonomous flight vehicle experience, software scripting, NX/Teamcenter
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, SMT
Responsibilities
Build and mentor manufacturing engineering teams; 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); manage vendor quality and delivery; analyze metrics for continuous improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership