Manufacturing Engineer II, Barracuda
Core
Own manufacturing processes and sub-assemblies for Barracuda autonomous air vehicles (AAVs) during high-rate production transfer from HQ to Arsenal-1 facility.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing engineer (aerospace/defense hardware)
Builds
Barracuda autonomous air vehicles (AAVs) and complex electromechanical sub-assemblies
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Autonomous Systems
Required skills
electromechanical integration, manufacturing documentation (MBOMs, work instructions), MES/ERP configuration, RCCA, statistical process control, Lean/Six Sigma, DFM, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
SMT processes, line balancing, CAD for tooling, SPC, IPC standards, autonomous flight vehicle experience
Technologies
MES, ERP, CAD, SMT equipment
Responsibilities
Execute manufacturing of Barracuda products and sub-assemblies from prototype to full-rate production; Author and maintain production documentation including work instructions and tooling specs; Drive line optimization by analyzing takt times and throughput data; Root-cause and resolve floor issues using RCCA and 5-Why methodologies; Monitor and improve first-pass yield using statistical process control; Manage MES transactions for real-time traceability; Implement Lean and Six Sigma tools and lead kaizen events; Support technology transfer of production processes to Arsenal-1; Diagnose complex equipment and tooling issues; Participate in design reviews for DFM input; Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC