Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Drones
Core
Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for bridging design and high-volume production of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) like Bolt, Ghost, and Anvil.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (defense hardware)
Builds
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and autonomous platforms
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
Manufacturing process development, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Capacity planning, Continuous improvement (cost/QI/capacity), Documentation (MBOM, work instructions), Supplier management, Hardware fabrication (machining/fabrication/soldering/assembly), Problem-solving (mechanical/electrical/software)
Preferred skills
Production operations from scratch, Harness & PCBA fabrication, Mechanical system design, R/C or autonomous flight vehicle experience, Software scripting, NX/Teamcenter
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Support product transition from concept to full production; Provide sustaining support for mechanical, electrical, and software issues; Collaborate with design engineers on DFM best practices; Own manufacturing documentation; Collaborate on capacity planning; Solve complex production issues; Analyze metrics for continuous improvement; Travel to supplier sites.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC