Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Own the manufacturing process for high-performance unmanned drone systems, ensuring they are built at scale with high quality and speed.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Hardware Production)
Builds
High-performance unmanned drone systems
Domain
Defense technology / Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Root cause analysis, process ownership, line support/troubleshooting, fixture and tooling design, change control (ECR/ECO), data-driven KPI management, new product introduction (NPI) support, design for manufacturability (DFM) feedback
Preferred skills
CAD proficiency (SolidWorks), electromechanical assembly experience, factory automation/robotics knowledge, lean manufacturing fundamentals, MES/ERP system usage, PFMEA creation
Technologies
SolidWorks, MES, ERP
Responsibilities
Diagnose and resolve line-down events and equipment failures; own work instructions and drive cycle time reduction; design and iterate fixtures and tooling; lead root cause analysis on recurring defects; support NPI builds and process planning; define and manage station-level KPIs (yield, downtime, scrap)
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC