Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Avionics
Core
Lead Manufacturing Engineer responsible for building and leading a team to manufacture cutting-edge defense hardware, specifically avionics PCBA, harnessing, and propulsion systems.
Role type
Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Avionics/Propulsion)
Builds
Defense hardware including avionics PCBA, harnessing, turbomachinery, and propulsion systems for military applications.
Domain
Defense / Avionics / Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design for Manufacturability (DFM), New Product Introduction (NPI), team leadership, process creation & optimization, vendor sourcing, quality planning, ERP/CAD/PLM/FRACAS proficiency, physical hardware assembly/machining/fabrication
Preferred skills
Avionics/Propulsion system AI&T experience, software/firmware flashing, scaling production from tens to thousands, cost analysis, production budget management, software scripting
Technologies
ERP, CAD, PLM, FRACAS
Responsibilities
Build and mentor a high-performing team of Electrical Manufacturing Engineers; transition PCBA and harnessing from prototype to high-volume production; partner with Quality Engineering to drive RCCA burndowns; collaborate with Design Engineering for early DFx feedback; define workflows for cross-functional collaboration; own a portion of the manufacturing value chain; develop process flows for complex assemblies.
Seniority
Lead, hands-on IC with team leadership